Business Consulting – Finance – Senior Consultant

Business Consulting – Finance – Senior Consultant - Dublin

General Information

Location: Ireland

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: Business Consulting Finance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

Become a part of EY’s Business Consulting Finance team as a Senior Consultant and help shape the future of finance, data and risk management. With 2+ years of experience in Finance, Data or Risk, you'll be part of a rapidly growing team tackling complex challenges and driving transformation on a global scale.

The Finance competency at EY is a multifaceted team that focuses on providing expert guidance and support to clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing and analysing finance and risk data, and implementing finance transformation initiatives.  Our goal is to drive the finance functions’ effectiveness, agility and value contribution within the client’s organisation which can include integration of new technologies, optimisation of processes and the adoption of innovative practices.
 

At FS Consulting, we work closely with global teams and clients to solve intricate business problems through strategic solutions. We provide innovative approaches to unlock valuable insights and address our clients' most pressing issues.

Your key responsibilities

• Work as part of a client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Strong understanding of core business and finance operations gained through involvement/ delivery of projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability including logical reasoning, creative thinking and the ability to untangle complex issues for improving existing business processes and workflows.
• Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Demonstrate understanding in project management fundamentals, including RAID logs, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with clients to identify their business goals, processes, and challenges, converting these insights into detailed functional requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to collect and document business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Support EY's service offerings, actively contributing to a diverse range of service deliveries.
• Innovate and develop creative solutions to client challenges, enhancing strategic and operational outcomes.
• Articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to ensure stakeholder understanding.
• Maintain strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, consistently delivering high-quality results on schedule.
• Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships, representing EY with professionalism and establishing credibility.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the Financial Services industry to foster innovation and contribute to Finance Competency practice development specifically in areas of thought leadership, RFP support, operations and training.
• Work effectively within EY engagement teams and communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders, promoting a collaborative and productive team environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of finance and accounting technology landscape and key trends in this space as well as wider implications on the Financial Services industry.
• Quick to understand intricate business challenges and devise suitable solutions.
• Be experienced of full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation.
• Skilled at overcoming obstacles and barriers.
• Demonstrate professionalism and rapidly establish personal credibility.
• Exhibit strong personal impact and resilience, with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders to secure support for major changes and critical decisions.
• Collaborative team player with a forward-thinking mindset, self-motivated, thrives on new challenges, and quickly adapts to learning new knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong academic record including a third level degree, preferably in a finance/data/risk, business, or project related area.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in delivering change in a finance function environment – gained either from prior experience in consulting or through a track record of delivering change/transformation projects in industry (Preferred industry experience include financial services, insurance, data transformation, financial risk management).
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in developing structured presentations using PowerPoint and analytic skills using Excel.

Ideally, you will also have

• Previous experience in Consulting or relevant industry experience in a Financial Institution.
• Knowledge of regulations such as IRB, BCBS 239 is an advantage.
• Project Management Cert/Qualification/ACCA/CIMA/ACA​ is an advantage.
• Lean six sigma qualification is an advantage.

What we look for

• Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career.
• Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day-to-day working life.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a community which values integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.