Financial Services Business Consulting Manager

FS Business Consulting - Finance Regulatory Reporting and Transformation – Manager - Dublin

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: Finance

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
 

EY have a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities.
 

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 clients organisation which can include integration of new technologies, optimisation of processes and the adoption of innovative practices.
 

EY’s FSO Business Consulting are experiencing an exciting period of growth due to the financial services sector undergoing rapid transformative changes. In response to market demand, we are looking for an experienced senior manager in working with Financial Services Industry in Ireland or UK, and proven expertise in leadership of complex finance transformation delivery projects. 

Your Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a person with Finance and regulatory reporting experience, track record in transformation projects and team leadership experience, client relationship management excellence, communication, and business acumen as well as passion for innovation, building high performing teams and culture of trust, respect, and diversity. 

Client Responsibilities:

• Manage or support engagements with our clients and provide high quality consulting services to a portfolio of clients.
• Develop and maintain long term client relationships and networks, including the development of relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively support in identifying opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services
• Assist on business development opportunities and support client proposal development efforts.
• Manage innovation in processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance client performance.

Practice and People Development Responsibilities:

• Manage and Lead diverse teams with varying skillsets.
• Adapt your leadership style to fit team, client, and their cultural needs.  
• Contribute to expanding our brand in the market by attending relevant events, collaborating with other internal teams, facilitating thought leadership, etc.
• Engage in business development activities including client presentations and proposals 
• Foster a supportive, inclusive and growth team-oriented work culture.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Excellent client relationship management skills, gained through prior consulting roles or within large financial services / technology organisations
• Expertise in key Finance Regulatory reporting or Regulatory change programmes – for example, knowledge of BCBS239, IReF, IFRS 9, SRB, Stress testing
• Understanding of finance processes, finance technologies and operating models and the ability to bridge the language of both business and IT Delivery
• Proven track record in management and leadership roles in Regulatory or Finance transformation projects and engagements in consulting industry
• Strong communications skills, with experience of managing strategy material and presenting to key stakeholders.
• An accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) applied in a financial institution would be beneficial.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ in delivering regulatory reporting or finance transformation programmes, with demonstrated experience of applying methodologies such as Prince2/PMP/Agile.
• Understanding of technology trends and implications on the Financial Services industry.
• Experience of delivery change through multi-disciplinary stakeholders and collaborating across jurisdictions.
• Excellent Stakeholder management skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programmes
• Demonstrated ability to manage, supervise and develop others, effectively communicate, manage budgets, timelines, and plans, manage client expectations, deliver quality projects.

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 Total Rewards 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 are using the finance products, expertise, and systems we have 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 will 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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