Business Analysis Associate Director EY Global Delivery Services

Associate Director

EY Global Delivery Services means 38 800 specialists providing global IT HR finance project management and strategic business services to EY member addition we deliver support and solutions to clients from all over the world.

The opportunity

BA (Business Analysis) Team is seeking a strong Finance Advisor (at Associate Director level) to support the EY C&I organization. BA is one of 4 functions within EY FP&A team. We are looking for business advisers to support the Client and Industry (C&I) CFO and broader Global Finance Leadership Teams to enable the execution of the All In strategy and key Finance priorities. You will work closely with a broad range of internal clients to develop improved business insights that inform timely business Global C&I Finance we work as a collaborative team of innovative thinkers connecting with colleagues across the matrix to help EY gain competitive advantage and achieve commercial success.

We provide critical thinking to support C&I strategy design and activation including developing insight-led solutions to C&I challenges and leveraging business and operational KPIs to understand performance. We help to develop forward-looking projections understand market trends and provide functional expertise for business initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide support to C&I CFO and C&I Leaders including Industry Leaders developing insights and making recommendations based on financial analysis and modeling activities in support of business planning and decision-making.
• Serve as go-to contact for your primary stakeholders which includes C&I pillar leaders Industry leaders Account leaders and Global FP&A CFO to enable delivery of C&I strategic objectives.
• Lead initiatives that drive higher quality of insight into forward-looking projections based on evolving market trends and that increase use of technology and innovation in finance.
• Provide regular updates to C&I Leadership including briefing ahead of executive meetings. Make recommendations on focus areas and share commentary that offers insights.
• Promote and foster a mindset of collaboration across Finance with other functions (Industry Quality Talent) and with colleagues in the Regions.
• Manage the C&I hierarchy in Mercury and the Global Service Codes to ensure structure is maintained efficiently and managed tightly to avoid potential risks with future business evolution.
• Provide functional expertise on strategic projects.
• Promote adoption of AI and Global tools and technology.
• Act as mentor and coach to others on the finance team to help support development and demonstration of Trusted Business Advisor competencies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Graduate and/or professional certification in a business-related subject matter (i.e. Accounting Finance).
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial management and financial planning and analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to design and implement solutions independently.
• Experience applying AI and machine learning to financial data.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with EY reporting tools (e.g. FR Revenue Analyzer ThoughtSpot).
• Ability to work flexibly across time zones and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A global mindset and ability to thrive in a multicultural virtual team environment.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations Argentina China India the Philippines Poland and the UK and with teams from all EY service lines geographies and sectors playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business GDS you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We will introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people learning skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as 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.

About EY

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

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