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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, tax, assurance.

Senior Manager - Global Business Services Transformation Advisory

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hybrid
ConsultingOperations & Supply Chain Consulting

About the job

Requirements
  • Typically 8+ years of relevant consulting and industry experience, with a strong track record in multifunction Global Business Services, enterprise service delivery transformation, or large-scale operating model change.
  • Deep experience leading Global Business Services transformation work across strategy, design, implementation, transition, operating model optimization, governance, and service management.
  • Working knowledge of enabling technologies, including automation, workflow, and artificial intelligence, and how they improve service delivery, control, and decision-making in enterprise operations.
  • Strong understanding of key performance indicators, service performance measures, and value drivers used to manage and improve Global Business Services organizations.
  • Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams in a consulting environment, with the ability to coach managers and consultants and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including account development, opportunity identification, proposal development, and contribution to the consulting sales cycle.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex transformation topics into clear business implications.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex engagements and stakeholders, manage budgets and risks, and deliver high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Experience contributing to business development, proposals, and market positioning through distinctive insight and client impact.
  • Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to develop high-quality client-ready outputs.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience working alongside enterprise platforms and transformation technologies such as ServiceNow, Microsoft, or other relevant solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Build trusted relationships with enterprise transformation and functional leaders, understand their strategic priorities, and shape Global Business Services transformation agendas that drive performance, agility, resilience, and enterprise value at scale.
  • Lead diverse engagement teams, coach managers and (senior) consultants, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that delivers exceptional client outcomes and supports long-term talent development.
  • Lead complex, multi-workstream engagements spanning Global Business Services strategy, operating model design, service delivery transformation, governance, service management, transition planning, and implementation across multifunction enterprise services.
  • Help clients identify where automation, artificial intelligence, workflow technologies, and emerging digital capabilities can redesign services, improve control, strengthen outcomes, and support sustainable adoption with appropriate governance and oversight, connecting strategy, technology, and transformation execution.
  • Originate and shape opportunities, lead proposals and client pitches, support go-to-market activity, and strengthen EY’s market position through thought leadership, relationship expansion, and measurable client impact.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fluent written and spoken English; proficiency in Dutch, French, or German is a significant advantage.
  • An established and relevant professional network is advantageous.
  • A focus on a specific industry within Global Business Services is an added advantage.

About the company

EY is a global professional services firm that offers consulting, assurance (audits), tax, and transaction advisory services to a wide range of clients including corporations, SMEs, and government entities. It earns fees for these services and uses its industry expertise and a worldwide network to help clients optimize operations, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth. EY differentiates itself through its scale and reach, industry specialization, focus on end-to-end services, strategic alliances, and emphasis on innovation and sustainability, including improving audit quality and addressing digital economy needs and supply chain visibility. The company’s goal is to help clients navigate complex regulatory and business environments, transform finance and tax functions, and drive efficiency and resilience across their operations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1991

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Oct 8th, 2026
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EY added nearly 10,000 staff globally in its 2026 financial year as AI-related revenue surged almost 50%. The Big Four firm's workforce reached 415,000, with most growth concentrated in global delivery services and offshoring centres. The Americas division saw headcount decrease by roughly 4,500, or 5%. Overall global revenue rose 4.7% to $57 billion. EY-Parthenon was the fastest-growing service line, with revenue increasing 7.4% to $6.8 billion, marking a turnaround after two years of minimal growth. Tax revenue rose 6% to $13.8 billion, whilst consulting grew 4.4% to $17.4 billion. The results reflect EY's "All-In" strategy under global chair Janet Truncale, with billions invested in transforming operations and AI services.

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An Ernst & Young study found US oil and gas producers reached record production in 2025 while becoming more selective with investments. The analysis of 30 major exploration and production companies, representing 43% of US oil and gas output, showed oil production hit a study-period high, yet reserve additions from extensions and discoveries declined 11% year over year and failed to fully replace production volumes for the first time since 2021. Total capital expenditures fell 49% year over year, whilst M&A spending declined 70%. Exploration spending dropped 11% to $4.8 billion, representing only 3% of total capital expenditures. Natural gas showed stronger fundamentals, with production rising 18%, reserves increasing 14%, and discoveries up 21%.

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Aug 28th, 2026
EY-Parthenon acquires Dutch digital strategy consultancy SparkOptimus

EY-Parthenon has acquired SparkOptimus, a Dutch digital strategy consultancy founded in 2010. The Amsterdam-based firm employs around 50 consultants and specialises in AI transformation, digital business model redesign and technology-driven transformation. SparkOptimus founders Alexandra Jankovich and Tom Voskes, both former McKinsey consultants, said joining EY-Parthenon will create significant value for clients and staff whilst providing access to broader capabilities. The acquisition marks EY-Parthenon's first European deal since 2021. EY-Parthenon, established in 2014, is EY's strategy consulting and transactions advisory business with around 25,000 professionals globally. Mark Reich, Partner at EY-Parthenon Netherlands, said SparkOptimus' expertise will complement existing capabilities in the Dutch market. The deal closes on 1 September 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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The UK Government has awarded a contract worth up to £456 million to KPMG and EY to train civil servants, the Financial Times reported, citing government procurement tracker Tussell. Under the arrangement, the firms will train officials across various skills areas, including AI, between 2026 and 2028. KPMG's share is capped at £319 million, representing almost a quarter of its total UK advisory net sales from last year. EY's portion is worth £137 million, equivalent to around 13% of its UK consulting revenue. The deal is the largest single contract awarded to Big Four companies since Tussell started tracking records in 2012. The previous record was a £322 million deal between the Foreign Office and PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2012.