Finance Analyst 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.

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.

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.

General Information

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:Yes

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

FAAS are the trusted business advisors to our client’s finance and reporting organisations, providing practical support and end-to-end business solutions in the areas of financial reporting, accounting and business transactions and financial control. FAAS is a client-facing service offering, focused on generating value-add relationships with our clients and supporting them with the continuous development of their finance functions. With an effective and efficient finance function now critical to successful business performance, our FAAS services help clients address the various challenges in their business. Our core service offerings include:

• Accounting and Reporting Services
• Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets Services
• Finance Processes, Internal Controls and Analytics Services
• Treasury and Finance Support Services
• Non Financial Reporting & ESG Services

Our FAAS professionals combine technical knowledge with business and industry insights, assisting our clients to make informed strategic decisions, thus helping them gain a competitive advantage through better decision-making

Your key responsibilities

• Growing the finance optimisation business by actively pursuing new business opportunities, client contacts and areas of growth;
• Networking & representing the FAAS practice at events, client seminars and similar;
• Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and our promise for exceptional service delivery to all our clients;
• Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders with a view to build strong working relationships with our clients.
• Managing performance of junior team members through on the job coaching, mentoring and providing constructive and timely performance feedback;
• Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines, is necessary, to ensure seamless solution to our clients;
• Keeping engagement leaders updated on progress on the engagement and bringing to their attention any issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions;
• Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans to support deliverables to our clients;
• Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including (but not limited to) technical accounting analysis papers, GAAP compliant financial statements, project reports, special purpose financial information, accounting policies documentation and the implementation of improvements to our clients’ internal control environments;
• Presentation of the results of our work to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
• Development of our talent pool through our internal people initiative like training, counselling, mentoring, role modelling and promoting general wellbeing of our people.

We

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accountancy qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / CA or Equivalent).
• A minimum of 10 years post qualified experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, and FRS 102.
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
• Experience in finance process optimisation, including controls and process design and ideally experience in the adoption of technology tools or automations including RPA, OCR, Process Mining, Blackline, PowerBI, Oracle Cloud, SAP/S4,

Ideally, you will also have

• US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Proven ability and interest in business development & networking.
• Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and transactions and an ability to clearly articulate the advice in written deliverables.
• Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
• Good working knowledge of finance governance and reporting, finance operations, processes and internal controls.
• Industry experience.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness.

What we look for

for leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about accounting advisory and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

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:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

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

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.

General Information

Available for VISA Sponsorship:Yes

Full-Time – Permanent

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of core business operations gained through involvement/ delivery of projects across areas such as strategy, operating model design, customer experience design, lean process improvement, organisational design and transformation design and delivery
• Exceptional problem-solving ability including logical reasoning, creative thinking and the ability to untangle complex issues for improving existing business processes and workflows
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively support in delivering across our range of services
• Partner with our clients to understand their business objectives, processes, and pain points, and translate them into comprehensive functional requirements
• Conduct workshops and interviews with key stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user stories
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Highly organised and able to multitask to consistently deliver high-quality deliverables on time
• Helping to shape creative and innovative solutions to address client issues
• Communicating effectively with the EY engagement team, the client and internal and external stakeholders, as required
• Working confidently with clients, to support building believed relationships
• Stay abreast of latest Financial Service industry trends to drive innovation

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Degree qualified and have relevant professional experience; experience working on major transformation programmes is preferred.
• Have ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly grasp complex business problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Minimum of 3 years in delivering change
• Be experienced of full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation
• Understanding of trends and implications on the Financial Services industry
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility
• Have strong personal impact and resilience and be able to influence clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication, with experience in presenting to stakeholders

Ideally, you will also have

• Previous experience in Consulting or relevant industry experience in a Financial Institution
• Strong academic record including a relevant third level qualification
• Strong analytic and workshop facilitation skills
• Proven experience in developing structured presentations using PowerPoint and analytic skills using Excel
• Lean six sigma qualification is an advantage
• Project Management and/or Agile certification is an advantage

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

• Lead and deliver finance transformation engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and shaping proposals.
• Act as a subject matter expert on finance operations, technologies, and trends.
• Manage and mentor diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative thinking to client challenges.

Skills and attributes for Success

• Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting, and transformation technologies.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence C-suite decisions.
• Experience leading full lifecycle transformation projects.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to deliver practical, sustainable solutions to complex problems.

Ideally, You’ll also have

• Professional qualifications such as MBA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, PMP or Prince2.
• Experience in professional services or large-scale transformation environments.
• Familiarity with analytics, automation, and digital finance tools.

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.