Location: Dublin 2
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Sep 13, 2024
FS Technology Consulting - Finance Programme Lead - Director – Dublin 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.
The opportunity 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.
Your key responsibilities: 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.
Responsibilities will include:
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.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: Finance processesFinancial reporting in Banks and InsurersProducts: SAP Finance – S4 GL, FPSL, Group Reporting, BW, othersOracle FinanceHave working experience one or more of the following tools: Jira, ConfluenceSQL, XMLIdeally, you'll also have experience in one or more of the following: Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertaintyConducting Workshops and interviewsWhat 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 youAll our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
PensionMaternity & Paternity leaveDiscounted health insuranceBike to work SchemeWeb Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your familyRecognition AwardsThe purchase of additional annual leaveCash incentives for referralsHybrid WorkingFree Gym membershipTECH MBA paid by EYTravel PassWellness rooms Available in some officesEY 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.
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.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. That's Why, EY. Apply now. 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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