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Experienced Consultant – Transfer Pricing – Financial Services

Our Tax & Legal practice for financial services in Belgium is growing fast, and our team members are dealing with the most diverse tax and legal matters. We have a large client base of top banks, insurance companies, FinTechs and asset managers both in Belgium and abroad, who we enable to achieve tax certainty and compliance through a whole range of services:

• Business Tax Services, such as corporate tax, transaction tax (M&A, …)
• Customer tax transparency measures: FATCA, QI & CRS
• Indirect Taxes such as VAT & IPT (Insurance Premium Tax)
• International Tax Services and Transfer Pricing
• Operational Taxes (Withholding Taxes, Financial Transaction Taxes, Tax on stock exchange transactions
• Technology-enabled services (net asset tax and withholding tax automatic calculation and reporting, breakdown reporting for funds and investors)
• Tax Technology and Transformation services

Key Responsibilities

As an Experienced (Senior) Consultant in our Transfer Pricing team, you provide competent technical advice to key players in the Financial Services Industry on transfer pricing and related international tax issues. You will work directly with the executive team. You demonstrate a pro-active, client-oriented attitude and will be directly involved in identifying new business opportunities. Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Advising major financial services clients in relation to (inter)national transfer pricing matters;
• Assist in dealing with highly complex transfer pricing issues on a daily basis and write high-quality opinions on a variety of international tax and transfer pricing related topics;
• Devise, direct, and execute database searches for companies in Europe and foreign markets;
• Assist in performing economic, financial and accounting analyses;
• Participate in development of complex valuation models and tools.
• Assist in the review and design of transfer pricing policies, including transfer pricing documentation/compliance;
• Provide support in tax audits and litigation together with the Transfer Pricing team;
• Provide assistance with respect to tax ruling requests and advance pricing agreements (“APA”) together with the Transfer Pricing team;
• Attend meetings on an international level with key-decision makers, to discuss the clients' business and tax needs;
• Play a key role in maintaining an excellent relationship with a variety of top-class financial services clients and assist in supporting such clients with any questions they might have;
• Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals;
• Have the opportunity to go on assignments abroad and/or accompany Executives on in-country visits to broaden your international network.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Master’s degree in economics, potentially with an additional degree in taxation
• Between 2 - 5 years of professional experience in Transfer Pricing
• Fluency in English; Dutch and/or French is a plus
• Strong analytical abilities
• Market and client focus
• Good project management skills
• A team player’s mentality with sound communication skills and a hands-on approach

What working at EY Offers

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.
  

Your key responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyzing the AS-IS situation: Gain a clear understanding of the current business processes and identify gaps in alignment with the target architecture and business objectives
• Eliciting requirements: Conduct workshops with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring solutions meet business objectives and user needs
• Design support: Assist in defining functional specifications and designing TO-BE processes using tools like BPMN or UML to document workflows and functional models
• Facilitating collaboration: Act as a bridge between business and IT teams to align on requirements and ensure shared understanding
• Testing and validation: Support testing phases by preparing use cases, test scenarios, and validating that delivered solutions align with business requirements
• Change management support: Assist with user training and adoption strategies to ensure smooth deployment of new solutions
• Continuous learning: Stay up to date on industry trends, business transformation practices, and functional analysis methodologies

Skills and attributes for success

• Educational background: Hold a Master's degree in a relevant field (business or civil engineering, computer science, economics, information system management, etc.)
• Professional experience: Demonstrate 1 to 6 years of professional experience in consulting and/or the financial services sector, showcasing a track record as a business analyst, functional analyst, or related roles
• Key expertise:
  • Experience in analyzing business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, and working with functional teams
  • Understanding of project lifecycles, including working in Agile teams
  • Knowledge of business process modeling tools (e.g., BPMN, UML) and agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Other skills:
  • Strong analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  • Outstanding stakeholder management and ability to build relationships through clear communication
  • Certifications such as Agile (Scrum, Product Owner), or business analysis certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus
• Language proficiency: Fluent in either or both Dutch and French, complemented with a strong command of business English
  

What we offer you
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, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Also,

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance

Key Responsibilities

• Advice regarding tax technical matters involving the QI regime or AEOI matters.
• The performance of impact assessments involving an analysis of business products and processes with a view to determining the potential impacts of QI, FATCA, CRS, QI, DAC6 or DAC7 and implementation strategies.
• The design of operating models encompassing end-to-end operational processes, governed by critical tax advisory, change management and oversight activities with a focus on automation and use of technology.
• Assistance with Form 1042, 1042-S and 1099 reporting.
• Assisting clients wishing to obtain QI status.
• Design of compliance programs.
• Compliance verification projects and assistance with responses to queries and audits from tax authorities.
• Tracking policy and legislative developments in the area of customer tax transparency and preparing customer alerts, sales campaigns and conferences to explain new developments and their impact on our customers as well as relevant EY solutions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, with a specialization and / or additional degree in Taxation.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in tax consulting.
• Experience in the financial services area, working on QI and AEOI matters.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and solid knowledge of French and/or Dutch.
• Positive attitude and a team player spirit, excellent time management skills and eagerness to learn.
• Result oriented, with an eye for detail and a strong customer focus.
• Most of all, it is the attitude that matters! We are keen to grow our team with like-minded, dynamic, driven professionals, real team players with a focus on quality and on delivering best service to our clients. Starting from a solid tax technical knowledge base, you will interact with clients, lead and coach team members, and ensure that projects are well managed. You will demonstrate a pro-active, client-oriented attitude and help identify new business opportunities.

What working at EY Offers

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Benefit from our high-quality standards and take on new challenges for your professional and personal development in our company. We offer you:

• Responsible support for medium-sized or large customer SAP finance projects
• Analysis of the finance, business and process requirements of banks and insurers
• Implementation of SAP processes, solutions and products
• Continuous further development of our SAP consulting services
• Participation in the acquisition of SAP projects

Your key responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting services to insurance and banking clients, advising on SAP technical strategy, and digital transformation.
• Design and architect SAP solution environments that align with our client's business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Translate complex financial requirements into high-level architectural blueprints, demonstrating a clear vision and understanding of client needs.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, managing technical deliverables and ensuring projects are executed with excellence.
• Influence key stakeholders across the client’s organization, from IT teams to executive leadership, steering them towards strategic technology investments.
• Drive continuous personal and professional development within your teams, advocating for knowledge sharing and technical proficiency.

Skills and attributes for success

With strong analytical thinking and the ability to grasp complex issues, coupled with a very good university degree (diploma, master's, doctorate) in computer science, physics, mathematics, economics or a comparable course of study, a strong affinity for technology and a high degree of flexibility and resilience, you will find a wide range of development opportunities with us. We expect you the lead and grow the local SAP group in financial management.

You also have the following skillset:

• At least five years of professional experience in the finance environment.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on the banking and / or insurance industry.
• Proven experience leading SAP teams and projects, demonstrating the ability to mentor and drive high-performance cultures.
• Extensive know-how in SAP R/3, SAP ERP FI/CO modules and SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and controlling.
• Extensive experience in the responsible support of SAP implementation projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of French/Dutch and English.

What we offer you

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, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Also,

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible .
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

The Functional Stream Lead is a beacon of change, guiding core banking transformations with analytical precision and business acumen. With 5 years of business analysis experience, you will dissect complex workflows, streamline processes, and employ your BPMN and API knowledge to enrich banking services. Your consultancy mindset, fired by drive and leadership, will inspire breakthroughs and leave a lasting impact on our client's evolution.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead functional analysis and process design for core banking transformation projects.
• Drive process optimizations and technology implementations using your understanding of BPMN to document and communicate business flows.
• Facilitate collaboration between IT, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure API integrations meet functional requirements and business goals.
• Utilize your business analysis experience to gather and define requirements, converting business needs into actionable solutions.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of functional deliverables, from requirements specifications to user acceptance testing.
• Provide guidance and leadership to business analysts and other project team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Act as a consultant to clients, delivering insights and strategies that propel their core banking operations into new frontiers of efficiency and service.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry, keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst or similar role, specifically within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and experience with API-centered solutions in a banking context.
• A strong track record of leading functional workstreams and delivering results in a project-oriented environment.
• Acumen for understanding the intricate dynamics of banking operations, technology, and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional leadership qualities with demonstrated success in driving projects and nurturing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

What we offer you
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, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Also,

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

A career in our EPM practice within Consulting services provides opportunities to work alongside Finance leaders to optimize their finance functions.

Our EPM team sits within the Finance Performance Improvement practice, which assists clients with:

• Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap
• FP&A, Controlling Excellence & Management Reporting
• Finance Operating Model Design
• Finance & Accounting Process Improvement
• Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing

As an EPM practitioner, you will either support EPM components of projects in those areas or standalone projects focused on transforming and technology enabling:

• FP&A and Management Reporting
• Integrated Business Planning/Supply Chain Planning
• FP&A Operating Model Design
• Automation of Reconciliations

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Collaborating with clients, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and understand business needs.
• Designing and developing solutions using Anaplan software that meet client's financial and performance management objectives.
• Creating technical architectural designs and documentation, including data models, process flows, integration requirements, and security considerations.
• Designing and developing Anaplan solutions, including reports, workflows, forms, data integrations, and custom functionalities.
• Writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable code in Anaplan scripting languages.
• Performing system configurations and customizations to meet specific client requirements.
• Conducting unit testing and debugging to identify and fix software defects.
• Participating in system integration activities, including data imports and exports, API integrations, and data validations.
• Providing support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users and system administrators.
• Creating technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user guides.
• Staying updated with the latest releases, features, and functionalities of Anaplan software.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including database administrators, business intelligence specialists, and infrastructure teams, to ensure seamless system operations.
• Assisting in system upgrades, patches, and performance tuning activities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and coding standards.
• Assisting in pre-sales activities, including solution demonstrations, proposal development, and client presentations.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Relevant certifications in Anaplan (such as Anaplan Certified Model Builder, Anaplan Certified Solution Architect) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of Anaplan architecture, modules, and functionalities.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Consultant, or similar role, with a focus on Anaplan software.
• Proficiency in Anaplan configuration and administration, including metadata management, dimensionality, and security models.
• Experience with integration between Anaplan and other enterprise systems.
• In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles, along with expertise in EPM processes and methodologies.
• Ability to translate current customer spreadsheet or other financial systems to effective and efficient Anaplan solution.
• Deep understanding of planning processes, including G&A Planning, HR Planning, Capital Expense Planning, Project Planning.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

What We Look For

• We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy. Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances. If you are someone who exhibits a strong commitment to lead projects to completion on time and within budget while guiding junior team members through feedback and coaching, then this role is for you.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. Our total rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy, firm paid days, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs/benefits designed to support physical, financial and well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for how you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of business planning and performance management. Apply today to embark on a rewarding career as an Anaplan Solution Architect!

As a member of the Financial Services SaT team, you will lead, and take part in transaction-related engagements within the financial services industry, ranging from due diligences (financial, commercial and operational) to M&A and valuation to purchase price allocations.

You will analyze the financial results of financial institutions, in order to identify potential risks within financial institutions’ balance sheets and identify growth and revenue drivers of these companies. You will support buyers and sellers across the entire transaction process and will be involved in clients' considerations and discussions regarding the contemplated transaction.

You will work effectively as a team member and demonstrate commitment to quality. You will help to create a positive learning culture, will coach and counsel junior colleagues and contribute to bring a positive atmosphere to a small but multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• You lead due diligence projects, often with multidisciplinary teams where each member brings their own expertise, relating to the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, identifying issues that may be of relevance and assessing the impact thereof on the transaction.
• You help clients think through where to best deploy their capital to manage their portfolio of businesses, drive competitive advantage and increase returns, e.g., by performing market studies and, strategic reviews, or assessing growth or divestment opportunities.
• You help buyers or sellers manage their M&A process, from deal sourcing to negotiations, regulatory approvals and preparation of post-acquisition integration.
• You work on financial modelling and model reviews, for instance in the context of advisory valuations, capital optimization, purchase price allocation, or audit support.
• You act as a first-line contact for a variety of top-class financial services clients and maintain excellent relationships with our clients and various stakeholders.
• You coach and guide other team members, share your technical expertise and other knowledge with your team and the department and you draw upon previous experience.

Skills and attributes for success

• 5-8 years of experience as an auditor for financial institutions or within corporate finance and M&A
• A strong understanding of financial services (insurance, banking, asset management) and relevant accounting and prudential issues
• Fluent in Dutch/French and English
• Strong academic record, including a degree in a relevant field; CFA certification is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work well within a team and, as needed, to lead a group of high performing professionals
• Resistance to stress and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Problem solver, able to work autonomously
• Strong sense of initiative and open to new challenges and ideas

• You will be part of the leading transaction advisory team for the financial services industry in Belgium and across Europe.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive training on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business travel at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.