FS Technology Consulting - Finance Programme Lead - Director – Dublin

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: Platforms

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). We connect our Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets and Insurance clients to 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 Financial Services colleagues around the world.

In EY FS Ireland, we are expanding our Consulting practice. We are actively recruiting high achieving individuals with finance technology expertise and experience in large scale transformation projects in Financial Services.

When you join EY FS Ireland you will be working with the best people on the most complex financial service issues. By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will work in high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, enabling organisations to grow, innovate, protect, and optimise their business performance – playing your part in building a better working world.

We are seeking a seasoned Programme Lead with a proven track record in leading the delivery of finance technology solutions in financial Services clients.

The ideal candidate will be at a Director level or more senior, and will be responsible for leading large scale Finance technology programmes. The candidate will be familiar with the full system development lifecycle from requirements through testing, in a Finance context. The candidate will have functional knowledge of the finance domain, finance processes, and financial reporting. The candidate will marry this with very extensive experience ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex Finance technology solutions, from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Leading interactions with senior client stakeholders to resolve important questions and challenges regarding the solution design, plan and budget of a complex Finance technology implementation
• Leading diverse experts working across various teams, including Finance business stakeholders, workstream leads, system and functional experts, technical architects, developers and others to define and manage project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget tracking.
• Serving as the main point of contact for project status, risk management, and issue resolution. Representing and explaining project progress to the most senior client stakeholders
• Ensuring the application of best practices in project management, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and Agile methodologies.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the overall programme team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in technology delivery, with at least 5 years delivering finance technology projects with a blue-chip consulting firm.
• Experience with delivering Finance technology and reporting systems for example SAP, Oracle.
• Strong project management skills, with experience of the full lifecycle of delivery on large scale Finance technology programmes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in delivering business value from technology as well as communicating the value to senior business stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Stakeholder management and working collaboratively with Development and Testing teams to deliver high quality solutions that meet client and user business needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation in a project context.

Domain Areas

• Programme management
• Finance processes
• Financial reporting in Banks and Insurers

Products

• SAP Finance – S4 GL, FPSL, Group Reporting, BW, others
• Oracle Finance

Have working experience one or more of the following tools.

• MS Office, Visio, Project
• Jira, Confluence
• SQL, XML

Ideally, you’ll also have experience in one or more of the following:

• Have ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Conducting Workshops and interviews

What we look for

• Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career
• Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day-to-day working life
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a community which values integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness

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 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
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression:

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• 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 - success is 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.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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 will 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.

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