UKI Business Consulting Finance Transformation, Business Planning Reporting & Analytics, Manager

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Job Title: Manager Finance Transformation (Business Planning Reporting & Analytics) Business Consulting

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: Finance Transformation

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

The opportunity

Our Finance Transformation team delivers globally integrated Finance service offerings to our clients. Our Finance team assists clients in building Finance functions that are business-focused cost-effective and agile in meeting the needs of all their stakeholders.

A growth area for us is Business Planning Reporting & Analytics (BPRA) and how technology enables control automation efficiency and value growthempowering strategic budgeting planning and forecasting integrated business planning consolidation performance management and KPIs data management business partnering AI enablement cost reduction and value growth initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

You will build strong relationships within client organisations working with them to understand their most critical business problems and priorities consulting with your EY peers to evaluate design and deliver solution options that leverage cutting-edge technologies.

You will motivate and manage high-performing diverse teams aligned to EYs values delivering exceptional client service and preparing our clients for a digital future.

Skills and attributes for Success

We are looking for professionals who are great communicators team players and relationship builders with a real desire to learn.

Professional in your approach you will have a natural ability to establish personal credibility with clients. You will also be highly organised capable of coordinating your own workload and that of other team members meeting deadlines proactively managing risks and delivering quality outcomes.

A role model to those around you you will live the values of the firm daily coaching and supporting the development of others.

Capabilities Youll Help Deliver

Data2Insight:

Supporting better performance management and insight from transactional ERP systems through to group-level performance oversight.

• Establish a consistent finance data model to enable clear connected reporting
• Design ERP solutions with insight and value in mind ensuring data drives better business decisions

Integrated Business Planning:

Simplified and optimised financial planning integrated across functions and enabled by future-ready tools for more accurate forecasting and better-informed trade-offs.

• Connect planning across operations finance commercial and HR to enable fully integrated decision-making
• Improve visibility of key drivers to better understand how operational inputs translate into financial outcomes

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

Transforming FP&A to shift from manual reporting to value-driving insights and business performance partnering.

• Streamline planning and reporting processes through technology and process redesign
• Design an FP&A operating model that enables greater agility and impact

Analytics and Performance Management Reporting:

Enabling Finance and the wider business to make faster smarter decisions through forward-looking actionable insights.

• Establish the right processes technologies data and skills to deliver value
• Embed analytics into performance management routines driving accountability and decision-making at the right cadence

AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled Financial Transformation:
Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive automation predictive insights and transformation across the finance function.

• Share a deep knowledge of AI capabilities and modern solutions
• Provide insight into the value case and benefits of deploying AI technologies

To qualify for the role you must have:

• 6 years relevant experience

• Experience in designing solutions for complex multi-national organisations
• Multiple lifecycle implementation experience of Business Planning Reporting or Finance Analytics
• Proficiency in your chosen market or sector
• Strong client relationship skills and proven stakeholder engagement
• A keen interest in applying modern technologies to solve Finance and cross-functional challenges

Ideally youll also have:

• A valid and certified professional accounting qualification
• A background in management consulting or experience leading large-scale Business Planning Reporting or Analytics programmes in industry
• Ability to develop creative technical solutions
• High attention to detail and strong output quality (e.g. storyboarding reporting)
• Strong facilitation presentation and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience line managing and coaching high-performing teams

• Experience in the implementation of relevant technologies such as:

• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Oracle Hyperion SAP BPC/SAC S/4HANA
• Anaplan Tagetik Board
• Microsoft Power BI

What we look for

• Core consulting skills: client management commercial thinking problem solving and facilitation
• Technical skills: hands-on delivery experience and subject-matter knowledge in Finance transformation and performance improvement
• Versatility: ability to adapt quickly and contribute in a fast-changing tech-enabled environment
• Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable domain expertise relevant to your field

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 thats 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
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• 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 youll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey so that its 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.

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. Youll 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.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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