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As a Finance Transformation Project Management Consultant, you will have an instrumental role in supporting the finance transformation journey of our clients by ensuring successful project execution of their strategic initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide expert guidance throughout partners update and optimize their finance operations.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans; identify and managing project dependencies and critical path tasks; define scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation and anticipate project risks
• Participate in the project's delivery lifecycle, which includes: understanding project objectives and requirements, participating in design, analysis and testing and supporting successful project delivery
• Monitor project progress against milestones using appropriate tools, implement effective mitigation strategies and contingency planning and resolve issues
• Review proposed modifications to project plans and initiate the change management process, facilitating approval and implementation by stakeholders
• Provide regular project progress report updates to clients and internal teams, highlighting strategic decisions to be made by client management and promptly addressing any concerns
• Determine success metrics for project participants and setting clear expectations for all parties involved

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Proactive mindset with strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within project constraints, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented focus with a logical and methodical approach
• Positive attitude, team working and dedicated work ethic
• Commercial awareness, negotiation skills and ability to foster strong client relationships
• Excellent academic record, ideally including a postgraduate degree in Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-5 years of Project Management experience in large projects
• Good working knowledge of finance technology (e.g., SAP, Budgeting and Planning or Treasury tools)
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello)
• Client facing ability and capacity to coordinate virtual teams
• Capacity to express ideas verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise, and professional manner (both in Greek and English)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• PMP, Prince II, or other project management certification

What We Look For

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high-motivation, and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
• You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
• Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.

• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
• Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
• Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
• Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).

• Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As a new member of our team, you will support clients on challenging and diverse projects such as financial risk measurement and management, improvement of financial risk processes, risk modelling and validation, or provision valuations. We also help our clients to monitor and to implement new approaches required by the latest insurance regulations, for example Solvency II, IFRS17, local GAAP or ESG.

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

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to actuarial advisory and audit assignments/client projects in Hungary and other CEE countries
• Audit support on Local GAAP and IFRS audit, both life and non-life segments
• Solvency II regulation support and review
• Actuarial and insurance advisory
• Mergers & Acquisitions, actuarial modelling, employee benefit valuations
• Manage, coach small teams of junior, senior actuarial and trainees as part of a larger project, including performance management
• Actuarial manager is involved in the successful delivery and management of actuarial and multidisciplinary projects, including both the relationship with clients and the performance of the internal EY team.
• The successful candidate will be expected to drive the production of client deliverables, with an emphasis on quality and teaming.
• Manager will be expected to adopt an account management mind-set, identifying client specific needs.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good writing and documentation skills, good organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and client-oriented approach
• Ability to work in a team effectively
• Self-motivation, proactiveness
• Analytical mindset

To qualify for the role you must have

• MSc in Actuarial sciences or relevant mathematical/financial studies
• At least 6 years of actuarial experience in the insurance/finance industry or advisory/audit
• Experience in Life and non-life insurance/reinsurance or non-life consultancy
• Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in using actuarial and/or statistical software
• Knowledge in IFRS standards and/or Solvency II
• Knowledge of a programming language and/or algorithmic thinking is an advantage
• Fluent Hungarian and English knowledge is a must
• MAT membership, Big4 experience, or passing an international actuarial exam are advantageous

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package (fridge benefit, private health insurance, etc.)
• EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements
• Dynamic and vibrant work atmosphere with frequent team-building activities and social gatherings
• Opportunity to cooperate with other consulting teams during different projects
• Exposure to a wide range of clients ensuring a varied workload
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Continuous learning: It is important to EY to support your improvement so you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own learning path
• Diverse risk management advisory work within professional team that provides a unique opportunity for fast personal development and growth

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply for the position online.

Your key responsibilities

As our senior, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, experienced valuation and financial accounting advisory services (FAAS) team, and you will gain experience from working on a wide variety of assignments. You will be responsible for participating and assisting in the following key tasks:

• Preparing in valuation and financial analyses by applying valuation theories and approaches in relation to various assets (businesses, real estate properties, derivatives) across many industries.
• Critical assessment of business assumptions underlying the valuation models.
• Review and comment on clients’ valuation models as to the logical integrity and arithmetical accuracy.
• Preparing internal and external narrative memorandum/reports.
• Coordinate and review the work of junior consultants.
• Involve in financial accounting advisory services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal, and teaming skills
• Outstanding organizational skills, flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines

What we look for

• College / University degree in the field of Finance, Accounting / Financial Mathematics
• 2-4 years of valuation and business modelling experience.
• Strong interest in and deep understanding valuation and financial accounting.
• Financial modeling skills, including experience building models from scratch in MS Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Hungarian.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• IFRS knowledge/interest
• Real estate valuation related knowledge

What we offer

• Working with our highly skilled, experienced Valuation/IFRS/Accounting experts
• At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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.

Process Analysis – Understanding How Things Work

• Observe and Document Current Processes: Spend time with different teams to see how their work is done. Take notes, ask questions, and create diagrams or flowcharts to show each step in their process.
• Identify Pain Points: Look for steps that take too long, cause confusion, or lead to mistakes. This might involve reviewing reports, listening to employee feedback, or analyzing data to spot trends.
• Gather Requirements: Talk to employees, managers, and other stakeholders to understand what they need from the process and what challenges they face.
• Analyze Data Flows: Map out how information moves between people, departments, or systems. This helps you see where delays or errors might occur.
• Summarize Findings: Prepare clear reports or presentations that explain what is working well, what isn’t, and where improvements can be made.

Process Design – Creating Better Ways of Working

• Design Improved Processes: Use your analysis to suggest new ways of working. This could mean removing unnecessary steps, automating tasks, or introducing new tools.
• Create Visual Models: Draw new process maps or diagrams that show how the improved process will work from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Share your ideas with the people who will use the new process. Get their feedback and make adjustments to ensure the new process meets their needs.
• Support Implementation: Help teams put the new process into practice. This might involve creating instructions, training materials, or running workshops.
• Monitor Results: After changes are made, check in to see if the new process is working as intended. Collect feedback and data to measure improvements in efficiency, accuracy, or satisfaction.

What We Look For

• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to deliver actionable insights
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and assess business impacts at both strategic and operational levels
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and engage stakeholders effectively
• Project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and exceed expectations
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in process analysis, business requirements, or data modeling, preferably in a large consulting firm
• Experience in business process improvement/redesign and/or business-driven IT development projects
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with UML, BPMN, or equivalent modeling methodologies
• Proficiency in process and data modeling tools; solid understanding of database concepts and emerging technologies such as AI
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Hungarian, capable of translating technical details into business implications

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Accelerated learning in management consulting
• Exposure to diverse projects across public, private, and non-profit sectors
• Opportunities to advise on high-value initiatives and critical business challenges
• Collaboration with diverse, integrated teams
• Continuous investment in your professional development and well-being.

If you meet these criteria and are ready to drive transformational change, we encourage you to apply.

Your key activities

• Advice on management participation and employee incentive schemes.
• Support the tax structuring of Management Equity Plans and incentive plans, mainly in the course of transactions.
• Support ongoing maintenance of incentive schemes incl. questions around accounting, roll-out into further countries, and (payroll) obligations upon settlement.
• Prepare and review communications for employees, company stakeholders as well as tax authorities.
• Due diligence existing plans in context of a transaction.
• Review plan terms, term sheets and legal documents for tax obligations (usually in English language).
• Advice on accounting implications (incl. IFRS; local GAAP and tax accounting), considering intra-group setups with the goal to achieve tax deductibility of share plan related expenses.
• Act as the experienced Senior driving the local team.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced students or graduates in tax, finance, economics, accounting or law.
• 2-4 years of experience in tax and finance, preferably in the consulting area.
• Fluency in English language - both written and verbal.
• Proficiency of German language, both written and verbal is required in order to successfully execute the day-to-day work.
• Good analytical, numerical skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with remote team members and use technology effectively.
• Work-, result-, client- and team oriented.
• Willing to learn and self-study, but also pro-actively contribute to the team and its development (supporting growth e.g. with GenAI, standardization, etc.)
• Responsible and communicative as well as self-organized and structured.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Prior work experience in a transaction environment is not a requirement but would be an advantage.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

Your key responsibilities:

GDS GI professionals support our Swiss based Immigration professionals and lawyers execute on a range of administrative and support tasks. You will assist in the preparation of German language submissions and documentation under the instruction and supervision of our Swiss based Immigration professionals and lawyers and drive the delivery of exceptional client service across high volume accounts and meet SLA and KPI measures.

You will complete electronic case management administration processes, research, and prepare written email communication and document drafting in German language, liaise with German speaking government authorities. You will support all aspect of the Swiss work authorisation and immigration process including document and data collection, tracking of case documentation, reporting, and monitoring of status and preparation of application documentation per the protocol followed for each case type.You will stay abreast of regulatory changes in the applicable immigration domain, supporting senior caseworkers and lawyers to implement necessary changes in case management and processes in a timely manner.

Tasks include:

• Drafting of work permit applications in German language

• Drafting of eligibility assessments for visa classification and other immigration pathways, and application forms / documents for Senior/Manager/Attorney review

• Preparation of case documents and applications for Senior/Manager review for filing with the appropriate government agency

• Assist Managers to troubleshoot issues and establish case strategy

• Liaise with assignee and/or client on case progress

• Docket immigration related documents to the case management tool

• Ensure data privacy and accuracy

• Receive and validate documents submitted by assignees as per the checklist

• Assist in document review for various immigration case types

• Proactively monitor the progression of cases to capture and action next steps

• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including research, project management and data collection activities as required

• Ensure on time delivery on all client deliverables

• Deliver technically and administratively accurate work with minimal supervision and guidance and be accountable for your individual outcomes and their impact on the team

You are also accountable for performance and strategic objectives.

• continuous performance improvement outcomes for efficiency and quality
• adherence to EY’s risk management protocols
• service delivery metrics; CDP, SLA/KPI reports, client reporting, escalations, utilisation, and performance metrics reporting to the local office senior manager/partner.
• identify and pre-empt technical or process issues may impact the client or immigration formalities and associated trouble-shooting and remedial action
• identify and remediate issues and risks, direct the development of project/program status reports and metrics to meet business needs, and manage stakeholder expectations

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, travel, tourism and hospitality, Commerce, Arts, Law (Immigration), German Language and Literature/Communicative English/Mass Communication & Journalism or related fields.

• German and English language fluency (written and oral) required

• Ability to formulate and prepare articulate and persuasive communications in German and English language, with editing, and proofreading skills required.

Additional skills and attributes for success

• Outstanding administrative and communication skills, mature business sense, and ability to perform in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment

• Ability to manage multiple and intercultural stakeholder relationships

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail

• Experience working in a paralegal or client facing role is preferred

• Interest in immigration law, global mobility topics

What we look for

• We look for people with strong communication and critical thinking skills who can adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs, take initiative and anticipate what is required to accomplish various goals. The person must be adaptive to the team and foster collaborative approach. They must show passion and desire to learn and grow.

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.

• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What we offer

We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling to deliver excellent results while allowing everyone to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities, providing:

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

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.

Your key responsibilities

GDS GI professionals support Immigration professionals and lawyers execute on a range of administrative and support tasks. You will assist GDS Senior staff and Managers across various caseworker activities to deliver exceptional client service across high volume accounts and meet SLA and KPI measures.

You will support the electronic case management administration processes, as well as email communication and document drafting for visa application types. You will support collection and tracking of case documentation, reporting, and monitoring of status and preparation of application documentation per the protocol followed for each case type.

You will stay abreast of regulatory changes in the applicable immigration domain, supporting senior caseworkers and lawyers to implement necessary changes in case management and processes in a timely manner.

Tasks include:

• Preparation and review of case documents and applications for senior/manager review for filing with the appropriate government agency
• Work with seniors to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy
• Docket immigration related documents to the case management tool
• Perform daily tasks including data entry and document upload with accuracy
• Receive and validate documents submitted by assignees as per the checklist
• Assist in document review for various immigration case types
• Proactively monitor the progression of cases to capture and action next steps
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including research, project management and data collection activities as required
• Ensure on time delivery on all client deliverables
• Deliver technically and administratively accurate work with minimal supervision and guidance and be accountable for your individual outcomes and their impact on the team

Additional responsibilities include:

• Strictly adhere to EY’s risk management protocols and manage confidential information with professionalism
• Deliver on accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in tasks
• Identify, and escalate technical or process issues that may impact SLA's, the client or immigration formalities (travel plans, dependants,heath issues)
• Drive and manage technology tools and solutions
• Own accountability for performance and quality metrics; SLA/KPI reports, client reporting, escalations, utilisation, and performance metrics
• Deliver on quality and performance standards for accurate, complete, and technically correct application preparation (and submission where applicable), and accurate identification of potential issues
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable immigration requirements, technicalities, and process
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, business performance and process efficiency
• Work flexibly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Attend continuous training and development on requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications and certification courses
• Assist in the training of new team members and identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects

Qualifications and experience

• English language fluency (written and oral) required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, travel, tourism and hospitality, Commerce, Arts, Law (Immigration), English Language and Literature/Communicative English/Mass Communication & Journalism or related fields.
• 0 - 3 years of experience in immigration
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially word and excel)

Additional skills and attributes for success

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize task appropriately
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with large teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure with high volume and tight deadlines
• Ability to contribute to an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Proven administrative and organizational skills
• MBA/Masters in relevant field is an advantage

What we look for

• We look for people with strong critical thinking skills who can adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs, take initiative and anticipate what is required to accomplish various goals. The person must be adaptive to the team and foster collaborative approach. They must show passion and desire to learn and grow.
• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What we offer

GDS is All in to shape the future with confidence, addressing today's challenges, and anticipating tomorrow's needs. EY GDS is not just reimagining the future of work—it's actively building it, ensuring agility, efficiency, and resilience in an ever-evolving world.

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.