UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Director
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Location: Dublin / Belfast. Availability for work visa sponsorship: YES. Business Area: Finance Transformation. Contract Type: Full‑Time – Permanent.
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 GBS capability or developing the maturity of existing finance and GBS organisations.
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. As a Director in Finance Transformation, you are a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex transformations across GBS organisations. You are a trusted advisor to C‑suite stakeholders, driving long‑term value through innovative, technology‑enabled solutions. Your leadership fosters high‑performing teams, cultivates client relationships and contributes to the growth and evolution of the practice.
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. You will have a natural ability to establish personal credibility with clients, be highly organised, capable of coordinating your own workload and that of other team members, meet deadlines, proactively manage risks and deliver 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.
Core Capabilities
Advise clients on current and emerging finance and/or GBS trends
Lead programmes 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; identify opportunities for technology
Establish best‑in‑class service management practices and governance structures
Oversee quality assurance, manage risks and third parties, and coordinate with cross service‑line specialists
Own business readiness, change management, training and cut‑over plans to transition to business as usual (BAU)
Manage senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and robust advice to senior management including C‑suite
Qualifications Required
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience. Key areas include consulting experience in solution design for GBS and business development
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
Additional Desired Credentials
Valid and certified professional accounting qualification
Background in management consulting or experience leading large‑scale service 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 designing and implementing best‑in‑class Service Management processes (incorporating tools and performance frameworks)
Experience in planning, delivery and management of services, ensuring client requirements and specifications are achieved
Technologies
Service Management Tools
GenAI 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
Benefits and Rewards
Competitive remuneration package
Support for flexible working and career development via Total Rewards package
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Pension
Mother & Paternity leave
Discounted health insurance
Bike to work scheme
Web Doctor – free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
Recognition awards
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 the most performing teams maximise the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. 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.
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Recruitment Process
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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