At EY youll 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. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too.
Join our continuously growing team which employs over2.500 professionals in Greece andis listed inGreeces Top Employers Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience greatflexibilityunderour hybridoperating modelacross our offices inAthensPatras andThessaloniki while benefiting frompersonalized learningandcareer development opportunities. We prioritizediversity equityandinclusion fostering an environment where everyones unique perspectives are valued that supports you in building anexceptional experience for yourself and abetter working world for all.
The opportunity
As a Finance Transformation Project Management Consultant you will have an instrumental role in supporting the finance transformation journey of our clients by ensuring successful project of their strategic initiatives. Working closely with crossfunctional teams you will provide expert guidance throughout partners update and optimize their finance operations.
Your key responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans; identify and managing project dependencies and critical path tasks; define scope schedule budget resource allocation and anticipate project risks
- Participate in the projects delivery lifecycle which includes: understanding project objectives and requirements participating in design analysis and testing and supporting successful project delivery
- Monitor project progress against milestones using appropriate tools implement effective mitigation strategies and contingency planning and resolve issues
- Review proposed modifications to project plans and initiate the change management process facilitating approval and implementation by stakeholders
- Provide regular project progress report updates to clients and internal teams highlighting strategic decisions to be made by client management and promptly addressing any concerns
- Determine success metrics for project participants and setting clear expectations for all parties involved
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Proactive mindset with strong planning organizational and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work within project constraints ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Excellent presentation communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented focus with a logical and methodical approach
- Positive attitude team working and dedicated work ethic
- Commercial awareness negotiation skills and ability to foster strong client relationships
To qualify for the role you must have
- Excellent academic record ideally including a postgraduate degree in Project Management Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field
- 25 years of Project Management experience in large projects
- Good working knowledge of finance technology (e.g. SAP Budgeting and Planning or Treasury tools)
- Understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Asana Trello)
- Client facing ability and capacity to coordinate virtual teams
- Capacity to express ideas verbally and in writing in a clear concise and professional manner (both in Greek and English)
Ideally youll also have
- PMP Prince II or other project management certification
What We Look For
Whats most important is that youre dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a highperforming team. Youll need to demonstrate enthusiasm highmotivation and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. Youll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go so natural curiosity a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If youve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills this role is for you.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration package: Youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cuttingedge technological equipment ticket restaurant vouchers a private health insurance scheme life insurance income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts offers and promotions.
- Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model which is defined based on both your own preferences and teams needs and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
- Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges support certifications and provide coaching and feedback as a part of our Leadership & Development process all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
- Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams through our global network.
- Above all you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece as we have been awarded the Top Employers Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.
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