UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Senior Manager
Location: Dublin / Belfast
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: YES
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 Global Business Services, and how technology enables control– supporting companies in either taking their first steps to establish their Global Business Services capability or developing the maturity of existing Finance and GBS organisations.
We support our clients across the full lifecycle of the transformation journey, including:
Developing a vision, strategy, and operating model
Delivering an activity analysis, and creating a business case
Crafting an integrated implementation roadmap
Guiding location and sourcing model selection
Designing and implementing future state processes and technologies (particularly across record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, as well as identifying AI opportunities
Overseeing transition to future models
Designing and implementing experience-led service management
All encompassed by end-to-end programme management
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 EY's 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.
You will add measurable value to your clients by delivering work that addresses their biggest challenges and priorities, including the need to:
Help clients understand current and emerging Finance and/or GBS trends
Lead programme or multiple workstreams, having day to day responsibility for delivery
Lead the current‑state diagnostic and target operating model work, including facilitating workshops with senior client stakeholders
Develop Finance and/or GBS implementation roadmaps, helping clients think about transition strategy
Lead design and implementation of new processes and organisation structures; being able to identify opportunities for technology
Establish best‑in‑class service management practices and governance structures
To qualify for the role, you must have:
8-10 years relevant experience
Experience in business development and solution design for Global Business Services
Track record of delivering change programmes within a GBS organisation
Deep expertise in your chosen market or sector
Strong senior client relationships and proven ability to originate and lead major engagements
Ideally, you'll also have:
A valid and certified professional accounting qualification
A background in management consulting or experience leading large‑scale services transformation
Strong technical problem‑solving capability
Attention to detail and ability to produce high‑quality, visual outputs and insights
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Experience in coaching and developing high‑performing teams
Experience in the design and implementation of best‑in‑class Service Management processes (incorporating service management tools and performance management frameworks)
Experience facilitating the planning, delivery and management of services, ensuring client requirements and specifications are achieved
Understanding or application of relevant technologies such as:
Service Management Tools
Gen AI and Agentic AI
Accounting Automation
Consolidation and Reporting Tools
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 Flex EY 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:
S upport 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
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
Free Gym membership
TECH MBA paid by EY
Travel Pass
Wellness rooms Available in some offices
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.
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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