Business Analyst Manager jobs in Ireland

Dublin / Belfast

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

A growth area for us is Global Business Services, and how technology enables control– supporting companies in either taking their first steps to establish their Global Business Services capability or developing the maturity of existing Finance and GBS organisations. We support our clients across the full lifecycle of the transformation journey, including:

• Performing current-state diagnostics
• Developing a vision, strategy, and operating model
• Delivering an activity analysis, and creating a business case
• Crafting an integrated implementation roadmap
• Guiding location and sourcing model selection
• Designing and implementing future state processes and technologies (particularly across record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, as well as identifying AI opportunities)
• Shaping future organisation design
• Overseeing transition to future models
• Designing and implementing experience-led service management
• All encompassed by end-to-end programme management

Your key responsibilities

You will build strong relationships within client organisations, working with them to understand their most critical business problems and priorities, consulting with your EY peers to evaluate, design, and deliver solution options that leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Skills and attributes for Success

Professional in your approach, you will have a natural ability to establish personal credibility with clients. You will also be highly organised, capable of coordinating your own workload and that of other team members, meeting deadlines, proactively managing risks and delivering quality outcomes.

A role model to those around you, you will live the values of the firm daily, coaching and supporting the development of others.

You will add measurable value to your clients by delivering work that addresses their biggest challenges and priorities, including the need to:

• Conduct diagnostic activities to assess maturity of processes, technology, and people
• Develop future-state Finance and/or GBS vision, strategy, and high-level operating model
• Create a Finance and/or GBS transformation business case
• Assess potential locations for Finance and/or GBS centres
• Design future-state Finance and/or GBS and retained processes and organisation (including PTP, OTC and RTR)
• Develop a transformation implementation roadmap
• Implement the future-state processes and technologies
• Manage transition of activities into new locations (e.g. knowledge transfer)
• Lead design and implementation of new processes and organisation structures; being able to identify opportunities for technology
• Establish best-in-class service management practices and governance structures

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 6+ years relevant experience

• Experience in designing solutions forGlobal Business Services
• Implementation experience ofGlobal Business Servicessolutions
• Proficiency in your chosen market or sector
• Strong client relationship skills and proven stakeholder engagement
• A keen interest in applying modern technologies to solve Finance and cross-functional challenges

Ideally, you'll also have:

• A valid and certified professional accounting qualification
• A background in management consulting or experience leading large-scale services transformation
• High attention to detail and strong output quality
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience line managing and coaching high-performing teams.
• Experience in the design and implementation of best-in-class Service Management (including service management tools and performance management frameworks)
• Experience facilitating the planning, delivery and management of services, ensuring client requirements and specifications are achieved

• Understanding or application of relevant technologies such as:
  • Service Management Tools
  • GenAI and Agentic AI
  • Accounting Automation
  • Consolidation and Reporting Tools

What we look for

• Core consulting skills: client management, commercial thinking, problem solving, and facilitation
• Technical skills: hands-on delivery experience and subject-matter knowledge in Finance transformation and performance improvement
• Versatility: ability to adapt quickly and contribute in a fast-changing, tech-enabled environment
• Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable domain expertise relevant to your field

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• upport and coaching 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’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.

Job Title:

• Location: Ireland
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No
• Business Area: UKI Business Consulting
• Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
  

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of capital programmes by leveraging:

• Our people and their extensive industry experience
• Existing partnerships and relationships
• Our global EY experience across the Capital project lifecycle

Your key responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications, and strong interest in commercial and procurement matters as they relate to Public Procurement and Capital Projects & Infrastructure.
• Senior Procurement Advisors will be required to work closely with other members of the EY team and Clients to advise on procurement strategy and procurement execution across a number of major capital projects.
• Work directly with EY’s infrastructure clients to provide best in class advice, guidance, and specialist procurement knowledge to ensure that competitive processes are aligned with the capacity and capability of the market, are comprehensive, and are fully compliant with Irish and EU public procurement rules, guidelines, and regulations as applicable.
• Support all aspects of procurement for our Capital Projects & Infrastructure Clients including the development and implementation of the procurement strategies, identifying procurement needs, developing procurement plans, managing a variety of competitive processes, reviewing supplier performance and negotiation of contracts
• Conduct market analysis to asses, capacity and capability of contracting organisations and the supply market to meets the needs of the buying organization
• Build and maintain positive and effective relationships, providing in-depth professional advice on procurement and sourcing strategies, the application of relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation
• Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Co-ordinate the contract formation process, including reviewing, and negotiating contracts with our client’s contractors and vendors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, working closely with project stakeholders to proactively address issues and minimise disruption

Internal Responsibilities

• Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
• Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.
• Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
• Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
• Supporting team development activities, including:

- Coaching, and mentoring activities

- Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback

- Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities

- Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills

- Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success:

• 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Law, or a related field
• Confident and commercially minded with at least 10 years broad previous professional experience gained in an equivalent role
• Suitable experience in public procurement, contract management and/or administration (in the construction sector)
• Industry exposure to and knowledge of significant capital investment projects with experience of project delivery under the public procurement regime
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplined team and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Initiative and decision-making skills to prioritise tasks and drive results
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Previous experience of applying stringent compliance standards in a procurement function while managing the execution and documentation of tender processes
• Be able to identify and meet targets and savings through optimising procurement strategies

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role
• Previous Public Procurement experience inf the Construction sector
• Knowledge of UK, Irish & EU Public Procurement rules and guidelines
• Multidisciplinary experience including project management, contract management and procurement.
• Thorough understanding of public procurement principles and practices, including contract administration, risk management, change management and dispute resolution.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & DiversityWe recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

This role requires strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to address complex organizational challenges with fit-for-purpose solutions. You will also support business development efforts and advise senior client stakeholders on transformation strategies aligned with sector trends and operational priorities.

You will be embedded within one or more strategic accounts, serving as a transformation architect responsible for shaping integrated, cross-functional solutions across domains such as wells, operations, supply chain, emissions, and enterprise functions. A key focus will be on elevating go-to-market maturity by aligning initiatives, identifying synergies, and influencing both design-time and delivery-time decisions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will oversee the effective management and delivery of complex processes, solutions, and projects—ensuring quality, managing risk, and contributing to business growth. You will:

• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for delivering results.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend policy or procedural changes as needed.
• Be accountable for the budget, execution, and performance of transformation initiatives.
• Lead pursuit efforts including proposal development, team structuring, commercial approach, and use of EY accelerators.
• Serve as a transformation architect across priority accounts, integrating workstreams to drive account-wide value.
• Shape go-to-market and account strategies by aligning business priorities, solution assets, and strategic partners.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need strong expertise in transformation architecture, including the ability to analyze, problem-solve, and apply best practices to deliver business impact. You will also:

• Lead engagement delivery and program management.
• Manage senior client relationships through day-to-day and executive-level interactions.
• Drive business development pursuits and prepare proposals.
• Travel as needed to support client delivery.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree (required), master’s preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in business transformation, with deep sector expertise in oil and gas.
• Proven experience in:
• Operating model design and deployment
• Transformation strategy and business case development
• Portfolio governance, performance metric design, and cost transformation
• Agile organization development and digital strategy
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and future-back planning
• Strong foundational business skills, including:
• Client relationship management and trust-building
• Commercial acumen and proposal development
• Executive-level communication and change leadership
• Systems thinking, sustainability, and cross-functional team leadership

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience delivering transformation strategies at an account or enterprise level.
• Familiarity with technologies used in upstream and integrated operations
• Experience coordinating solution design and delivery across teams and ecosystem partners.

General Information

Available for VISA Sponsorship:Yes

Contract Type:Full Time – Permanent

Our projects are multifaceted, often involving complex stakeholder management and a wide range of technologies and applications. Your role is pivotal—providing insightful advice drawn from your knowledge and experience in Salesforce implementations to steer our clients towards optimal outcomes.

As a member of our Technology Consulting Team, you'll be part of dynamic group known for their exceptional performance and dedication to client service. You'll have the opportunity to empower organizations to expand, innovate, and enhance their operational efficiency. Your contribution will be instrumental in our collective goal of creating a better working world.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Join our forward-thinking team of solution architects/engineering leads and play a pivotal role in driving technological innovation within the financial sector. As a member of our team who is highly skilled on Salesforce and has hands on technical implementation experience in the financial services industry, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and customize the Salesforce platform accordingly.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Salesforce architecture and stay up to date with new features and capabilities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the more junior members in your development team.
• Conduct solution reviews and provide recommendations for continuous enhancements and optimizations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and deployment plans.
• Manage client relationships, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive innovation by exploring new Salesforce technologies and third-party integrations that can enhance client solutions.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands on experience in Salesforce implementations, preferably within the financial services industry, demonstrating a track record of successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in Apex, LWC, Aura.
• Extensive experience with Salesforce configuration, complex Salesforce customizations, and integrations.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• A strategic mindset to align technology solutions with business goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience of working with the Agile methodology..

Ideally, you will also have

• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Certified Salesforce Architect, Platform Developer I/II) are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to improve the speed and quality of software development.
• Experience working in or with international teams, understanding of global markets, and the ability to navigate cultural differences.
• Experience in negotiating with and managing third-party vendors and service providers.
• A good understanding of modern technologies and architectural patterns. Familiarity with cloud services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure is desirable.
• An understanding of financial services operations, regulatory requirements, and emerging FinTech trends.

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

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

Career Progression:

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading client engagements and managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships across EY practices.
• Driving delivery of finance transformation projects including operating models, shared services, and finance technologies.
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks, and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Mentoring junior consultants and fostering an inclusive, innovative team environment.
• Staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies to support client needs.

Skills and attributes for Success

• Strong consulting background with experience in finance reporting, process automation, and transformation.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and deliver strategic advice.
• Experience across the full lifecycle of transformation projects.
• Excellent understanding of finance operations, ERP systems, and performance management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Ideally, You’ll also have

• Professional qualifications such as MBA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, PMP, or Prince2.
• Experience in proposal writing and business development.
• A strong academic background in finance, business, or project management.

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues 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
• All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.