UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation, Data & AI, Senior Manager

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​ Join EY and help to build a better working world. Job Title: Business Consulting – Finance Transformation, Data & AI, Senior Manager Location: Dublin Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No Business Area: Finance Transformation Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent The team and the opportunity Our Finance Transformation team delivers globally integrated Finance service offerings to our clients. We help CFO organisations build Finance functions that are business-focused, cost-effective and agile in meeting the needs of all stakeholders. A priority growth area for us is Data & AI solutions—helping clients use data, analytics, automation and AI to improve insight, decision-making, performance and cost-to-serve across the Finance function. This includes reimagining how Finance operates across reporting and analytics, planning and forecasting, performance management, close, controls, data governance, and value realisation. We are looking for a Senior Manager who can combine strong finance transformation experience with modern data and AI capability, bringing a practical, value-led approach to client problems. You will help clients define the art of the possible, assess readiness, prioritise opportunities and deliver outcomes through technology-enabled process redesign, operating model optimisation and responsible AI adoption. You will play a key role in supporting the development and strengthen existing client relationships and help our clients, who are leaders in the Financial Services industry, navigate the complex finance issues facing their business. As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work. Your key responsibilities Build senior relationships within client organisations, working with them to understand their most critical business problems, strategic priorities and transformation ambitions. Lead Data & AI and process optimisation engagements from opportunity shaping and solution design through to delivery, value tracking and adoption. Work with EY teams across Finance, Data, AI, Digital, Risk and sector teams to evaluate, design and implement end-to-end solutions that improve Finance performance and decision-making. Lead accelerated discovery and current-state assessments across Finance data, technology, process and people to identify high-value transformation opportunities. Assess AI readiness, data foundations and architecture to define scalable, practical and responsible paths to AI adoption in Finance. Design target operating models, governance and ways of working that improve accountability, enable hub-and-spoke models where relevant, and support future growth. Drive process optimisation and digital process re-engineering across core Finance processes using design-led thinking, Lean principles, automation, analytics and AI. Translate strategy into pragmatic roadmaps, investment cases and value-realisation plans centred on Data & AI outcomes. Lead and develop high-performing, diverse teams aligned to EY’s values, delivering exceptional client service and coaching team members for growth. Contribute to business development through thought leadership, opportunity origination, proposal development, commercial shaping and external market engagement. Skills and attributes for Success 8–10 years’ relevant experience in Finance transformation, performance improvement, enterprise analytics, Data & AI, or closely related consulting and industry roles. A strong track record delivering large-scale Finance transformation, process optimisation, analytics or AI-enabled programmes. Experience implementing AI in finance processes within organisations from design through to implementation and roll-out. Experience in business development and solution design for complex, multi-national businesses. Demonstrable experience building senior client relationships and originating, shaping and leading major engagements. Strong understanding of Finance processes, Finance operating models and how data, analytics and AI can be applied to improve performance. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing delivery across strategy, design and implementation phases. Ideally, you’ll also have Experience in management consulting or delivery of multiple Finance Data & AI / Finance transformation programmes in industry. Strong technical problem-solving capability and the ability to translate business problems into data, process and technology solutions. Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, visual outputs and executive-ready insights. Excellent facilitation, workshop design and presentation skills. Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams. Familiarity with leading AI platforms such as SAP Joule, Microsoft Copilot (Fabric/Azure), Oracle AI, and other workflow and automation solutions is highly desirable. What we look for Core consulting skills: stakeholder management, analysis, commerciality, facilitation and structured delivery. Technical and transformation skills: deep functional Finance transformation capability, including process optimisation, data, analytics, controls and technology-enabled delivery. Future-ready skills: AI literacy, advanced data fluency, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, storytelling, collaboration, adaptability and ethical AI awareness. Versatility: agility to learn, innovate and lead in a fast-changing environment. Sector knowledge: proven understanding of market dynamics, value drivers and opportunities within your industry. Examples of the type of work you will help win and deliver Recent work in the market demonstrates growing demand for Finance of the Future programmes that combine strategy, data, AI and operating model change. You will help clients define high-value opportunities across Finance Data & AI, including accelerated discovery, AI readiness and architecture review, operating model optimisation and roadmap/value-realisation design. Creating a Finance Data, AI and Automation hub to improve interconnected decision-making across reporting, planning, controls and compliance. Connecting Finance and non-Finance data through enterprise analytics solutions with common KPIs, interoperable data and natural-language insight experiences. Applying AI across Finance processes such as close, reconciliations, forecasting, variance analysis, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash to reduce manual effort and improve quality, speed and insight. What we offer and how we will support your Career progression Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Continuous learning : Personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Career progression : When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are. Benefits : We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, with a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Your experience in EY will also include: • Free enrolment in EY’s Tech MBA Programme accredited by Hult International Business School • Discounted health insurance • Pension • The purchase of additional annual leave • Hybrid Working model 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. If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the EY Careers Site at: EY Career Page To hear stories from professionals within our business around their experience, career advice and progression, and belonging and flexibility please visit us here . 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. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.