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Job Title: Manager, Finance Transformation (Business Planning Reporting & Analytics) – Business Consulting
Location: DublinAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship: NOBusiness Area: Finance TransformationContract 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 growth—empowering 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 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.
Capabilities You’ll Help Deliver
Data2Insight
Support 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)
Transform 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, you’ll 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 aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
Benefits Package
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
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.
Apply Today
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.
IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
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