Strategy Transformation Consultant jobs at Ey in Romania, Bucharest

Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As part of our Technology Consulting sub-service line, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering transformative solutions that improve business operations. You’ll help clients drive growth, manage costs, and mitigate risk through the smart use of technology.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment. This role will require regular travel to meet client needs.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.
• Exhibit strong business acumen alongside in-depth technical expertise, with a proven ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
• Lead and deliver high-quality SAP projects or workstreams, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional client services while monitoring progress, managing risks, and keeping key stakeholders informed of outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with client personnel at all appropriate levels.

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.

On your typical engagement, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to assess their needs and provide guidance on SAP system capabilities. Lead requirement gathering, solution architecture, blueprinting, testing, and documentation, while translating stakeholder needs into functional designs and managing configurations and integrations with both SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working with SAP Transportation Management (TM).

• Strong technical skills in application functional design.

• Expertise in technology business requirements definition, analysis, and mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Ability to build and manage relationships effectively.
• Capacity for critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
• Experience in hybrid collaboration and driving outcomes.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience.
• SAP certification(s).
• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module.
• Experience in project management and tracking deliverable completion.
• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations.
• A strong background in technology analysis and implementation.

You’ll work as part of high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

You'll be responsible for managing multiple client engagements and supporting the development of VAT compliance practice in EY Romania. Also, you'll be responsible for building a team of tax consultants working under him/her on these assignments.

As ayou'll be working a selection of clients where you are the assistant VAT controller for the VAT compliance outsourced to EY, including:

Your key responsibilities

• Stays abreast of general business and economic developments and demonstrates an understanding of the client’s business and policies. Works with the client and engagement team to understand the client’s business and VAT needs
• Act as point of contact – liaise with your international clients and colleagues with respect to Romanian VAT compliance
• Coordinate VAT compliance projects, monitor the quality of the indirect tax data and reports of your clients
• Review and approve indirect tax returns
• Follow up on legislative changes and business changes in order to ensure that the systems and/or processes are updated
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes
• Actively participate to the training and coaching session in your development plan to ensure continuous development of your technical knowledge
• Works with the tax team to develop marketing/sales strategies and implementing them; develop and customize relevant/practical methodologies in the VAT compliance area for the Romanian market
• Provides guidance to assist staff in reaching their full potential (e.g., willingly addresses questions, contributes constructive on-the-job feedback and training, conducts meaningful and timely performance reviews)

Skills and attributes for success

• Very good technical and practical understanding of VAT provisions and related VAT compliance
• Very good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Innovative & problem resolution focus with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player with project management capabilities
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team
• A desire to learn and develop into the role
• Bachelor/ Master Degree in Economics or equivalent, potentially with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters

• At least 3 years of professional experience in VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers
• Basic understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions

• Excellent language skills in Romanian and English. Additional language skills nice to have
• Excellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environment

What we offer you

• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: D

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.

You’ll work as part of high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

As a member of the Transfer Pricing team you will ensure accurate transfer pricing technical advice for EY clients, as part of the TAX Service Line.

Your key responsibilities

• Prepare transfer pricing documentation, complex economic searches, transfer pricing planning analyses, applications for Advance Pricing Agreements
• Draft transfer pricing technical advice, report/opinion outlining the technical issues, proposed solutions/next steps and implementation
• Review global/regional/local transfer pricing documentation
• Assist in all other aspects of transfer pricing projects such as transfer pricing controversy assistance
• Participate in client interviews and discussions to identify and assess clients’ transfer pricing matters

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of English at an advanced level
• Confidence in PC use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A University or master’s degree with a specialization in Economics or Law
• At least 3 years of transfer pricing experience
• Deep understanding and knowledge of transfer pricing concepts according to the OECD guidelines and Romanian transfer pricing legislation
• Knowledge of Amadeus database, knowledge of Loan Connector/Bloomberg database is a plus
• Project management knowledge – how to prioritize and ensure a timely completion of high-quality work, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks

What we offer you

• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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

• Client Engagement: Collaborate with senior consultants to engage with clients, understand their needs, and establish strong client relationships.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement. Develop data-driven recommendations for clients.
• Research: Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and competitors to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients.
• Report Generation: Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, presentations, and documents to clients, effectively communicating findings and recommendations.
• Project Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and management of consulting projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Problem Solving: Contribute to problem-solving sessions, brainstorming, and creative thinking to address client challenges effectively.
• Client Workshops: Facilitate workshops and meetings with clients to gather information, share findings, and collaborate on solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and methodologies to enhance consulting skills and knowledge.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization to leverage expertise and deliver holistic solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A strong desire to learn and adapt to new challenges in a dynamic consulting environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, management, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience in a consulting role or related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English, any additional languages are a plus.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word).

Nice to have

• French and/or German language skills.

What we offer you

• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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

• Lead delivery of Consulting engagements related to Finance Transformation provided to our clients
• Services include but are not limited to:
  • Post Merger Integrations & other transactions-related transformations
  • Finance Organizational Redesign
  • Finance processes review, optimization, or reengineering ensuring business continuity and efficiency
  • Digitalization of Finance Functions
• Work with clients on end-to-end Finance transformation projects through project planning, execution, and findings & recommendation
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks
• Keep updated with regulatory updates, industry developments, practices, and technology developments relevant for Finance Function across sectors
• Coach and help the team grow by sharing knowledge and previous experiences, offering guidance and support, to attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies

Skills and attributes for success

• University degree in accounting, finance, management, or similar,
• Minimum 12 years of experience in consulting or in finance function (e.g. Finance management and project management, finance transformation, change management etc.)
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Strong experience in Process redesign
• Interest in IFRS, Controlling and Budgeting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
• Proactive, flexible and team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent command of English. Another language is a plus (French or German preferred).
• ACCA/ CIMA/ Other professional certification is a plus

What we offer you

• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.

• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.

• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.

• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.

• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges

• Bookster library

• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)

• Life & accident insurance

• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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.

This is a client-facing role requiring excellent German and English communication skills, a strong consulting mindset, and proven experience in the transformation space.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage business and digital transformation projects across various industries.

• Act as a trusted advisor to DACH clients by analyzing current business challenges and co-developing innovative digital solutions.

• Perform process analysis, gap assessments, and operating model design.

• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to define and deliver comprehensive transformation roadmaps.

• Guide the implementation of digital tools, automation, ERP/CRM systems, and data-driven solutions.

• Utilize Agile, Lean, or traditional project management methodologies to ensure successful project execution.

• Deliver presentations, reports, and workshops to senior stakeholders in German and English.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Economics, or a related field.

• MBA or equivalent (preferred).

• 5–10+ years of experience in: Business transformation and/or digital transformation projects, consulting (management or IT), ideally with exposure to multinational or DACH clients, change management, operating model redesign, or digital strategy implementation, proven success in driving end-to-end transformation programs in the DACH market.

• German: Fluent (C1–C2 level) — verbal and written business communication.

• English: Fluent (mandatory).

• Romanian: Native or professional proficiency (expected for Romania-based roles).

• Familiarity with technologies such as: ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA is a strong plus), CRM tools (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics), process automation (RPA, AI, analytics platforms), Agile, Scrum or SAFe methodologies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

• Presentation and facilitation skills, especially with executive-level stakeholders.

• Previous on-site work experience or extended client engagement in the DACH region is highly valued.

Nice to have

• Certification in:

• PMP, PRINCE2, Prosci (Change Management)
• SAP (e.g., SAP Activate)
• Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe

• Familiarity with ESG, sustainability-related transformation projects.

• Experience with nearshore or offshore delivery models.

What we offer you

At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.

Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.

Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.

Bookster library

Life & accident insurance

EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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.

Join Financial Services (FSI) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective.

You’ll work as part of high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
• Collaborate to plan objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of English at intermediate level or above
• Confidence in PC use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience in audit/accounting or in a financial institution (minimum 1-2 years)
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support
• Knowledge of local GAAP (Romanian accounting) and basic knowledge of IFRS
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Involvement in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties

What we offer you

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.

• Get free certifications (ACCA) and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you

Code: C