Commercial Architect - Pricing Lead jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, London

The team support clients’ cross-border transactions assess their international tax strategies and provide a range of services supporting clients through the transfer pricing life cycle. As a member of this team, you’ll work on multidisciplinary projects helping clients develop integrated and far-sighted global strategies in the ever-changing regulatory environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Assist in winning work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business focused approach taken
• Contribute to successfully extracting maximum value for both EY and clients from the tax services delivered whilst managing risk appropriately for both client and the firm.
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Client focused and strategically and commercially aware
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral.
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work
• Strong and motivated team player
• Coaching more junior staff

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong transfer pricing technical skills
• Strategically and commercially aware
• Effective time management
• Degree or postgraduate degree essential
• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification; or CFA;or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget and time

responsible for collaborating and developing a cross-function strategy within the network organization, Information Security (Infosec), Supply Chain Services, Legal, and approved vendors to deliver Wi-Fi technology solutions aligned to technical standards that ensures all EY end-users receive services that meet and exceed the business requirements. Solutions will be supported by various organizations including and are not limited to: WAN, Telephony, LAN, WLAN, Data Centers (DC) and Office Solutions. In addition, the AD will provide consulting services to other teams, and act as an escalation point for operational issues.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Technical Lead for all global Wi-Fi designs
• Strategic thinker with understanding of EY end-user business requirements
• Delivery Expertise ensuring all solutions are fully tested, document and represent the industry leading solutions.
• Forward Thinking – understands current and NeXT Generation technologies
• Experience in managing global teams and suppliers
• Risk Management recognizing and developing mitigation strategies, delivering continuous improvement for the firm
• Leadership in advanced network monitoring tools and AI
• Experienced in Program Management, Product Development, Piloting, Testing, Global Deployment and Post Implementation validations.

Management Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Engineering and Deployment team
• Develop relationship with approved suppliers/equipment manufacturers
• Collaborate with business leaders, Member Firms/Partners on innovative solutions aligned to business requirements
• Present industry-leading technological advancements that drive quality of services and deliver secure services aligned with continuous improvements strategy for end-user performance. (SLAs, KPI, AI and Advanced Monitoring)

Knowledge required for disciplines:

• 15+ years of experience leading Network Design and Architecture teams, with a high focus on customer experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline, plus industry accreditation or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred (MS/MBA)
• Advanced skills in planning, designing and troubleshooting complex network environments.
• Track record of customer focus, based on openness, trust, and delivering on promises.
• Time management skills to manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams
• Data-guided, analytical approach with the ability to formulate and translate insights into action with measurable results.
• Excellent understanding of Office Connect product portfolio and ability to bring knowledge of this to help facilitate the growth and adoption across the regions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to a diverse business audience.
• Experience developing, managing, and presenting business cases and strategic plans.

Knowledge required beyond the job:

• Industry accreditation like CCNA R&S, CCNP R&S, CCNA Wireless, CCNP, Meraki Wireless certifications or equivalent knowledge.
• Flexibility adjusting to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change
• Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people within and outside of IT to balance business demands
• Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations/people under pressure
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural as well as individual differences and motives and to work in virtual cross-cultural, cross-border global teams
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication

Problem Solving:

• Leverage Deep Technical knowledge, driving innovation and problem resolution to ensure the diagnose,troubleshooting and problem resolve minimizing outages.
• Experienced in managing complex global Wi-Fi engineering, delivery and outside influences (RF) that can impact
  the quality of services.
• Act as final escalation point for network-related problems.
  
  • Validate Office Connect solutions on industry’s best practices, sound solid engineering principles while
    incorporating both local and global requirements
  • Collaborate, develop and validate solutions design documentation to be used by the Regional Data
    

Relationships:

• Office Connect lead and trusted advisor for I&O organization. BRM/Member Firm stakeholders (globally) hardware supplies, professional service vendors, WAN, Infosec, EY Supply Chain Services (contract management)

Team Management:

• (3) EY teams consisting of engineering and reporting plus management of Kyndryl resources

• 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 who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

London/ Edinburgh

The AI & Data practice works collaboratively with our clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by exploiting data and analytics strategies and solutions. We provide expertise and delivery in three core areas which all work closely together:

• Data Architecture & Engineering – Focusing on next generation data solution architecture design and implementation
• Data Management & Strategy – Supporting our clients with Data Strategy, Data Governance Data and Analytics Target Operating Model Design and wider Data Office and CDO support functions
• Data Science and Information Analysis - Working with our clients to design build and integrate Machine Learning and AI solutions into their core business platforms and processes to drive greater insight and increased process efficiency and automation. We also help them design and implement modern data visualisation and reporting solutions

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture solutions using Databricks on Azure .
• Architect and optimize data pipelines for structured and unstructured financial data, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Demonstrate prior experience in standing up and operationalizing Databricks platforms , including workspace setup, cluster configuration, and CI/CD integration.
• Lead and execute large-scale lift-and-shift data migrations from legacy platforms to Databricks, ensuring minimal disruption and high data fidelity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, Basel III, MiFID II).
• Drive adoption of Delta Lake , Apache Spark , and MLflow for advanced analytics and machine learning use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data engineers and analysts across financial domains such as risk, trading, and compliance.
• Establish best practices for data governance , lineage, and metadata management within the Databricks environment.
• Translate business needs into robust data products that support real-time decision-making and predictive modeling.
• Lead performance tuning, cost optimization, and security hardening of Databricks on Azure.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A track record of delivering large Databricks data transformations & appropriate Databricks industry certifications
• A deep understanding of Financial Services to develop the right AI, Data and Analytics solutions to meet their needs
• Experience of building high performing teams and exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of the emerging technology trends including adoption of cloud-based technologies and advance data technologies with a clear perspective on where the market is going.
• Ability to successfully deliver across multiple engagements, exceed client expectations, manage commercial aspects and manage quality and risk
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage large cross functional projects
• Intellectual strength / flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into workable solutions which can then be delivered
• Exceptional storytelling, communication, presentation, business writing and professional skills, including being able to liaise with both technical and business contacts at our clients.
• Previous consulting experience will be greatly valued
• A university degree, 2:1 (or equivalent) or above is usually preferred, however we would be open to outstanding candidates who may have followed an alternative academic path.

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. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters!

Your key responsibilities

• To contribute to the efficient and successful delivery of international tax services to the client
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.
• Manage the successful delivery of international tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven approach taken
• Responsible for day-to-day client liaison

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically
• Ability to coach and develop more junior members of the team

Ideally, you’ll also

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification; or CFA;or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Experienced Transfer Pricing tax practitioner
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statute

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedto join our AI and Data consulting practice and lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data and AI solutions for our enterprise clients. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business requirements with technical execution, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures that drive measurable business value.

Impact you deliver for our clients

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and data solutions on Azure or AWS, leveraging modern data and AI platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks
• Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints including data ingestion, processing, storage, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities
• Define data governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards aligned with industry regulations
• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into architectural requirements

• Serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior IT and/or business stakeholders across consumer products, retail, health, life sciences or energy industries
• Present complex technical concepts and solution roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Lead architecture review boards and provide technical governance throughout project lifecycles

• Oversee the implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures
• Ensure solutions are optimized for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability
• Define integration patterns between cloud platforms, third-party applications, and legacy systems
• Actively contribute to practice development as a technical thought leader in AI and Data topics

Experience

• senior Manager level experience in data and analytics, with evidenced experiece in solution architecture roles
• Strong team leadership skills with ability to inspire and coach a team of solution architects
• Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale data solutions for organizations in consumer products, retail, health, energy or life sciences industries
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data and AI services or AWS Data and AI Services.
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake and/or Databricks platforms
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation or data modernisation migration programs with experience in cloud-native data architectures including data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse patterns

• Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks, MLOps practices, and model governance including familiarity with DevOps/DataOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Mentor junior architects and technical teams on best practices and emerging technologies

• Stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data engineering, and cloud technologies and Identify opportunities for solution accelerators, reusable frameworks, and IP development
• Prepare technical solutions and architectures as part of bid responses and proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of industry-specific data challenges in Lifesciences, Health, Consumer Products, Retail or Energy industry
• Experience with domain-specific use cases such as commercial, supply chain, finance or operations
• Advanced level AI and Data architecture certification in Snowflake. Microsoft Azure , AWS or Databricks

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams
• Client-facing consulting experience with Big 4 or similar professional services firms preferred

Your key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, winning work proactively and contributing to winning new clients
• Shape and articulate solutions to complex technical problems working with stakeholders from Ernst & Young, client and tax authority stakeholders
• High level management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken
• Identify opportunities to involve other technical disciplines to expand the scope and value of services delivered
• Able to identify and manage areas of risk for clients and the firm, consulting appropriately
• Responsibility for day-to-day delivery of exceptional client service
• Build commercial networks and relationships internally and externally and manage resulting flows of opportunities
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
• Involvement in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignments

Skills and attributes for success

• Strategically and commercially aware
• Effective time management
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically
• Ability to coach and develop more junior members of the team

Ideally, you’ll also

• Experienced Transfer Pricing tax practitioner
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statute
• Degree or postgraduate degree
• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget

Solutions Architect, Technology Consulting, SAP – SuccessFactors (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1655160), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Orlando, FL.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field and 4 years of work experience.

Must have 4 years of experience in providing internal and/or external consulting services in the strategy, design, configuration, and implementation of end-to-end solutions in SAP.

Must have 4 years of experience in on premise and cloud-based HCM.

Must have 4 years of integrating SAP SuccessFactors with other SAP and non-SAP systems using middleware tools including for data migration, data mapping, and data transformation processes within a combination of at least 4 of the following:
· SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI);
· SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP);
· Dell Boomi;
· SAP HCM Organizational Management (OM);
· SAP HCM PA;
· SAP ABAP;
· SAP HCI; and/or
· SuccessFactors Employee Central.

Must have 4 years of experience in translating business requirements into IT solutions, including gathering business and technical requirements, solution design and build, testing, and solution deployment.

Must have 4 years of experience in managing SAP SuccessFactors implementation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

Must have 4 years of in-depth functional and technical experience with the SuccessFactors system, as well as leading workshops and client-facing presentations.

Must have 1 year of experience counselling and mentoring junior level consultants by providing structured, on-the-job feedback.

Must have or be eligible to obtain one of the following SAP SuccessFactors certifications as a Solution Architect within one year of hire:
· SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC)
· SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
· SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
· SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI)
· SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management (RCM)
· SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding (ONB)
· SAP ABAP
· SAP SuccessFactors Performance Management (PM)
· SAP SuccessFactors Goal Management (GM)
· SAP SuccessFactors Succession Planning
· SAP SuccessFactors Learning Management
· SAP SuccessFactors Collaboration

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $210,000.00 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• 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 who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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.

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