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09.12.2025
PP

PayPal Director Liquidity & Market Risk Oversight Ireland, Dublin

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Establish overall business or technical strategy for risk management with significant impact on operations. Influence executive-level decision-making through strategic risk assessments and recommendations. Partner with stakeholders to implement strategies that...
Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Establish overall business or technical strategy for risk management with significant impact on operations.
  • Influence executive-level decision-making through strategic risk assessments and recommendations.
  • Partner with stakeholders to implement strategies that reduce or transfer identified risks.
  • Monitor and analyze risk exposure to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Lead initiatives that contribute to long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Expected Qualifications:

  • 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your Way to Impact

  • Build a best-in-class 2LOD liquidity risk oversight program with clear appetite, limits, and early-warning indicators.

  • Raise the bar on stress testing, cash-flow forecasting, and contingency funding readiness.

  • Harmonize global standards while meeting local prudential requirements in APAC/LATAM.

  • Provide crisp, decision-useful reporting and timely escalation through governance channels

Key Responsibilities

  • Risk Appetite & Limits: Own the global liquidity risk appetite (e.g., survival horizon, stressed outflows, liquidity buffers, EWIs). Set/approve limits; track breaches and remediation

  • Independent Challenge of 1LOD: Review and challenge cash-flow forecasting, funding strategy, investment liquidity, partner-bank/PSP arrangements, andsafeguarding/segregationof customer funds

  • Contingency Readiness: Oversee Contingency Funding Plans and liquidity playbooks; test triggers, options, and execution drills; ensure recovery/resolution alignment where relevant.

  • Intraday & Settlement Liquidity: Challenge intraday monitoring, settlement exposures, andpayment-rail/clearingrisks; ensure controls for cross-border and multi-currency flows.

  • Metrics, Data, and Reporting: Drive high-quality, automated liquidity MI and dashboards; ensure data lineage and reproducibility; deliver concise insights to senior management and Board Risk.

  • Governance & Escalation: Strengthen forums, challenge papers, issue management, and timely escalation of emerging liquidity risks.

  • Provide 2LOD challenge on ALM/IRRBB, FX exposures from balance-sheet flows and hedging, and investment portfolio risk.

  • Review sensitivity, stress, and limit frameworks; monitor breaches and remediation; ensure governance alignment with liquidity priorities.

  • Own 2LOD prudential standards for APAC/LATAM entities (e.g., ILAAP/ICAAP or local equivalents) with emphasis on liquidity adequacy, documentation, and governance.

  • Supervisory Engagement: Act as senior 2LOD contact for exams/thematics; manage submissions, findings, and commitments to closure.

  • Regulatory Change: Maintain an obligations inventory; assess impact; drive timely, well-controlled implementation across entities.

  • Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team of risk professionals.

Qualifications

  • 10–15+ years in liquidity risk, treasury risk, asset/liability management with substantial 2LOD or supervisory experience

  • Deep expertise in liquidity measurement (forecasting, stress testing, buffers, contingency planning,safeguarding/segregation)and governance.

  • Proven leadership of ILAAP/ICAAP (or local equivalents) and Board-level risk reporting.

  • Experience engaging regulators in EMEA and at least one of APAC or LATAM.

  • Exceptional communication—able to translate complex analysis into clear, executive-ready narratives.

  • Payments/fintech or e-money background; partner-bank/PSP arrangements; settlement and intraday liquidity.

  • Data/analytics fluency (e.g., SQL/Python) to validate results and enhance MI.

  • Hands-on, pragmatic working style that adapts withorganizational needs


Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

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09.12.2025
EY

EY UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation Ireland

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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....
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UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Senior Manager

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:

  • Help clients understand current and emerging Finance and/or GBS trends
  • Lead programme or multiple workstreams, having day to day responsibility for delivery
  • Lead the current-state diagnostic and target operating model work, including facilitating workshops with senior client stakeholders
  • Develop Finance and/or GBS implementation roadmaps, helping clients think about transition strategy
  • 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:

  • years relevant experience
  • Global Business Services
  • Track record of delivering change programmes within a GBS organisation
  • Deep expertise in your chosen market or sector
  • Strong senior client relationships and proven ability to originate and lead major engagements

Ideally, you'll also have:

  • A valid and certified professional accounting qualification
  • A background in management consulting or experience leading large-scale services transformation
  • Strong technical problem-solving capability
  • Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, visual outputs and insights
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
  • Experience in coaching and developing high-performing teams
  • Experience in the design and implementation of best-in-class Service Management processes (incorporating 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 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.

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09.12.2025
EY

EY FS Technology Consulting - Finance Technical Ireland

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Managing the delivery of complex Finance technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and integrations across customer platforms. Managing an end-to-end delivery process, from requirements gathering and solution design to...
Description:

General Information

Available for VISA Sponsorship:Yes


Contract Type:Full Time - Permanent

When you join EY FS Ireland you will be working with the best people on the most complex financial service issues. By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will work in high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, enabling organisations to grow, innovate, protect, and optimise their business performance – playing your part in building a better working world.

Your Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Tech Delivery Lead with a proven track record in delivering finance technology solutions in financial Services clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of technology solutions that enhance the efficiency of Finance or address emerging regulatory needs. The candidate will be familiar with the full system development lifecycle from requirements through testing, in a Finance context. The candidate will have experience ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the delivery of complex Finance technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and integrations across customer platforms.
  • Managing an end-to-end delivery process, from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
  • Collaborating with across teams, including with Finance business stakeholders, product managers, architects, developers, and QA analysts, to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Developing and maintaining detailed workstream project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget tracking.
  • Serving as a point of contact for project status, risk management, and issue resolution. Reporting on progress, challenges, successes to senior management and other key stakeholders.
  • Contributing to the application of best practices in project management, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and Agile methodologies.
  • Helping communication and collaboration between internal teams and external vendors or partners, in a fast paced, multi-vendor environment
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance to a workstream project team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

  • Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in technology delivery, with at least 3 years delivering projects with a blue-chip consulting firm.
  • Experience with delivering Finance technology and reporting systems for example SAP, Oracle.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience of the full lifecycle of delivery on large scale Finance technology programmes.
  • Experience operating in a fast paced, multi-vendor environment.
  • Experience in delivering business value from technology as well as communicating the value to senior business stakeholders.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Stakeholder Management and working collaboratively with Development and Testing teams to deliver high quality solutions that meet client and user business needs.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Experience with budget management and resource allocation in a project context.

Domain Areas:

  • Finance processes
  • Financial reporting in Banks and Insurers

Products:

  • SAP Finance – S4 GL, FPSL, Group Reporting, BW, others
  • Oracle Finance

Have working experience one or more of the following tools:

  • MS Office, Visio, Project
  • Jira, Confluence
  • SQL, XML


Ideally, you’ll also have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Have ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Conducting Workshops and interviews

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.

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09.12.2025
EY

EY UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation Senior Mana... Ireland

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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...
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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.

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EY UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation Senior Cons... Ireland

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Working as part of diverse client engagement teams, delivering high-quality work within expected timeframes and budgets. Building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice development through thought leadership and training....
Description:

Your key responsibilities

  • Working as part of diverse client engagement teams, delivering high-quality work within expected timeframes and budgets.
  • Building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice development through thought leadership and training.
  • Supporting Finance transformation initiatives including strategy, operating model design, and technology enablement.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with client goals.
  • Managing risk and ensuring stakeholders are informed throughout project delivery.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a forward-thinking mindset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and manage client expectations.
  • Excellent communication skills and business acumen.
  • Understanding of finance and accounting technology landscape and emerging trends.
  • Comfortable with business performance management, ERP systems, and automation tools.

Ideally, You’ll also have

  • Experience delivering change in Finance functions across sectors such as Life Sciences, Utilities, and Public Sector.
  • Knowledge of tools like SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Anaplan, Tableau, and RPA platforms.
  • Experience in ERP and BPM implementations, reporting transformation, and project management.

What we look for

We’re looking for innovative, purpose-driven professionals who thrive on solving complex problems. You’ll be inclusive, agile, and committed to making a meaningful impact for our clients and communities.

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.

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09.12.2025
EY

EY Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Finance Optimisatio... Ireland

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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. Growing...
Description:

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.

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08.12.2025
EY

EY Strategy & Transactions SaT - Advisory Director Ireland, Cork

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Ability to work in a dynamic team environment. Understand the financial implications of transactions. Creative in the sourcing and use of information and able to make sensible assumptions where appropriate....
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Strategy & Transactions (SaT) – M&A Advisory – Director

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

About SaT (Strategy and Transactions)

By helping organisations of all sizes evaluate and navigate transactions, maximise opportunities and minimise risks, you will help clients manage and execute high-profile transactions. You will bring your analytical skills and real-world experience to diverse situations and unique problems. By appreciating your clients’ overall objectives and understanding how transactions can influence an organisation’s success, you will assess and navigate risks, and balance them against potential rewards.

As a SaT M&A Director you will work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a wide variety of clients and delivers a range of assignments focusing on general corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and strategic advice. You will have a diverse range of experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement.

This growing team focuses on building strong relationships which will ultimately help you and your clients reach their potential. The Corporate Finance team is seeking to recruit Managers, Associate Directors and Directors who will be able to build on their current transaction experience as they work on diverse and demanding engagements. Due to the nature of the services we provide to our clients, the work requires a high level of adaptability, flexibility and innovation.

Your key responsibilities

  • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Understand the financial implications of transactions.
  • Creative in the sourcing and use of information and able to make sensible assumptions where appropriate.
  • Absorb new technical information quickly and develop a deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions.
  • Work with clients to take proposals to market, identifying target buyers, funders or partners and present opportunities in the most effective way, negotiate and structure transactions with other professionals to a successful completion.
  • Review and prepare complex reports and presentations to clients.
  • Have strong knowledge of the market and be able to identify business development opportunities

Role Requirements

  • Manage sell side mandates through optimal positioning of the assets or business, identifying target bidders, preparing Information Memoranda and negotiating commercial terms.
  • Manage buy side mandates, identifying targets and working with clients to structure and negotiate successful transactions.
  • Support clients with a diverse range of strategic mandates relating to M&A.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and other stakeholders.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering professional development.
  • Ensure the quality of client deliverables by having a strong attention to detail.
  • Self-awareness to seek feedback on performance and drive own development.
  • Demonstrate strong numerical and financial skills and an understanding of financial statements.
  • Prior experience and strong knowledge of the Corporate Finance landscape.

Your duties and responsibilities

  • Originate, lead and manage M&A transactions end-to-end (including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and negotiations) under the supervision of Directors or Partners within SaT M&A Advisory in Ireland and internationally.
  • Working effectively as a team member by sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior members on progress.
  • Understanding our client’s requirements, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to our clients through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
  • Gathering, verifying and analysing information to formulate views.
  • Day to day progression of assignments to include; planning, preparing and reviewing various forms of deliverables to include information memoranda, reports and presentations.
  • A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
  • Support and drive deal origination and sector insight initiatives by identifying and analysing business development opportunities.
  • Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
  • Actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening your internal and external relationships.
  • As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback on both a formal and informal basis.
  • Maintaining and constantly upgrading technical knowledge and personal skills.

Technical skill requirements:

  • Experience of working on and a deep technical knowledge of the Corporate Finance landscape with particular emphasis on M&A Lead Advisory and a track record of working on transactions end-to-end.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
  • High level of commercial acumen.
  • Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and the ability to identify potential areas of sensitivity.
  • Ability to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions.
  • Experience in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients.

Additional requirements:

  • Suitable candidates will have relevant analytical or financial qualifications
  • Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry experience
  • Analytical approach coupled with strong commercial acumen
  • Excellent communicator, both oral and written
  • IT skills, to an advanced level in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Project management skills
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels but also able to work effectively on your own using your own initiative and judgement as required

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
  • 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

While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

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.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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