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Experienced Consultant – Transfer Pricing – Financial Services

Our Tax & Legal practice for financial services in Belgium is growing fast, and our team members are dealing with the most diverse tax and legal matters. We have a large client base of top banks, insurance companies, FinTechs and asset managers both in Belgium and abroad, who we enable to achieve tax certainty and compliance through a whole range of services:

• Business Tax Services, such as corporate tax, transaction tax (M&A, …)
• Customer tax transparency measures: FATCA, QI & CRS
• Indirect Taxes such as VAT & IPT (Insurance Premium Tax)
• International Tax Services and Transfer Pricing
• Operational Taxes (Withholding Taxes, Financial Transaction Taxes, Tax on stock exchange transactions
• Technology-enabled services (net asset tax and withholding tax automatic calculation and reporting, breakdown reporting for funds and investors)
• Tax Technology and Transformation services

Key Responsibilities

As an Experienced (Senior) Consultant in our Transfer Pricing team, you provide competent technical advice to key players in the Financial Services Industry on transfer pricing and related international tax issues. You will work directly with the executive team. You demonstrate a pro-active, client-oriented attitude and will be directly involved in identifying new business opportunities. Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Advising major financial services clients in relation to (inter)national transfer pricing matters;
• Assist in dealing with highly complex transfer pricing issues on a daily basis and write high-quality opinions on a variety of international tax and transfer pricing related topics;
• Devise, direct, and execute database searches for companies in Europe and foreign markets;
• Assist in performing economic, financial and accounting analyses;
• Participate in development of complex valuation models and tools.
• Assist in the review and design of transfer pricing policies, including transfer pricing documentation/compliance;
• Provide support in tax audits and litigation together with the Transfer Pricing team;
• Provide assistance with respect to tax ruling requests and advance pricing agreements (“APA”) together with the Transfer Pricing team;
• Attend meetings on an international level with key-decision makers, to discuss the clients' business and tax needs;
• Play a key role in maintaining an excellent relationship with a variety of top-class financial services clients and assist in supporting such clients with any questions they might have;
• Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals;
• Have the opportunity to go on assignments abroad and/or accompany Executives on in-country visits to broaden your international network.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Master’s degree in economics, potentially with an additional degree in taxation
• Between 2 - 5 years of professional experience in Transfer Pricing
• Fluency in English; Dutch and/or French is a plus
• Strong analytical abilities
• Market and client focus
• Good project management skills
• A team player’s mentality with sound communication skills and a hands-on approach

What working at EY Offers

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.
  

About the Job

You’ll work with CFOs and their teams to. Using your expertise in finance and technology, you’ll help designagile, future-ready finance functionsthat are intelligent, data-driven, and connected.

You’ll leverage the latest innovations, from- to help organizations gain insight, boost efficiency, and deliver measurable impact. Alongside a diverse, high-performing team, you’ll drive meaningful change and grow through experiences that challenge and inspire you.

Sample projects include:

• Agile Finance Strategy & Transformation– designing digital finance visions, target operating models, and innovation-led functions that align finance, business, and technology to deliver enterprise-wide impact.
• Global Business Services– building high-performing, internationally integrated operating models by simplifying and standardizing processes, leveraging automation and digital tools, and applying location strategy insights to optimize global delivery and resource allocation.
• Value and Performance Management– implementing advanced planning, reporting, and analytics solutions that enable finance to provide actionable insights and drive sustainable long-term value.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• – build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Forward-thinking and self-motivated– embrace new challenges and drive innovation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills– turn complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Business and technical acumen– understand finance, accounting, and technology trends.
• Excellent communication skills– convey complex ideas clearly in English, Dutch, and/or French.
• Flexibility and adaptability– thrive in evolving environments and travel when required.

Ideally, You Will Also Have:

• 2–5 years of experiencedelivering finance transformation, in consulting or industry.
• Strong academic background, ideally a master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experienceimproving transactional processes (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report) and/or FP&A.
• Experience with leading finance and analytics platforms: SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Power BI, ServiceNow, HighRadius, or similar.
• Exposure to large-scale transformation projects, including:
• ERP or Business Performance Management implementations as a finance or FP&A subject matter expert.
• Reporting transformation using Business Intelligence, data analytics, and visualization tools.
• Program/project management for enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or AI/GenAI integration.
• Global perspective

What We Offer

• – join a global community, with training and opportunities to reach your full potential.
• Attractive remuneration package– company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal and eco vouchers, and flexibility to prioritize benefits that matter most.
• Flexible working arrangements– hybrid work supported, balancing career and personal priorities.
• Inspiring work environment– supportive, collaborative culture to develop your skills and potential.
• Learning & personal growth– onboarding, continuous training, mentoring, and clear career paths.
• Fun– team activities, company-wide events, and monthly after-work gatherings.
• Sustainability– hybrid/electric cars, public transport, or bike leasing via our sustainable flex plan
• Diversity & Inclusion– we welcome and support individuals of all backgrounds.
• Accessible offices– reachable by public transport or car, with parking and charging stations.

At EY, you’ll build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through world-class coaching and continuous learning, you’ll develop the skillsets to stay relevant today and in the future - all while building lifelong connections with colleagues, mentors, and leaders.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Senior AI Consultant, you will

• Work with our clients to understand business goals and priorities, capture these requirements and translate them into state-of-the-art AI based workflows
• Build valuable relationships with our clients through demonstrating exceptional delivery and technical expertise.
• Have responsibility to help grow and win new business by contributing to proposals, technical demos and client presentations.
• Get to draw on your skills and experience, creating innovative insights for clients looking to deliver value and improve their operations.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Passion for technology and creating innovative solutions to meet business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Eager to build valued relationships with both our clients and your peers across EY
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Passion for developing people through effectively coaching and mentoring more junior members of staff
• A continued ambition to further develop and learn, fostering an interest in innovative technologies.

What we are looking for

• You have 2 - 5 years of working experience within a consulting firm, industry, or governmental organization
• You have a degree in Data, AI or IT Engineering or in a strong relevant technical experience
• You have full working proficiency in Dutch and/or French and English
• Ability to effectively work across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Experience with LLM's, Advanced Machine Learning, AI and Data Engineering
• Very good knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native AI services
• Understanding of responsible AI principles, AI ethics and data privacy
• Good understanding of data modelling, integration and data architecture is an asset
• Strong communication skills , as well as excellent prioritization capabilities, problem-solving skills and you strive on interpersonal relationship building
• You have experience in functional and technical design within Data and AI projects
• Ideally, you have experience with:
• analyzing systems and procedures , process design and modelling, and documenting 'As Is' and 'To Be' assessments for a Target Operating Model
• conducting workshops and interviews
• stakeholder management and working collaboratively with Development and Testing teams to deliver high quality solutions that meet client and user business needs
• delivery of large-scale business/technology programs

Your key responsibilities

you support and (co-)lead project delivery teams improving our client’s business performance, in line with our Exceptional Client Service approach, while helping grow our practice outside of your client work. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will start to build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers, support bids, proposals and thought leadership.

You will work independently as well as in teams. You will coach and support consultants and client team members, perform analyses and report finding and results. You will share your expertise with about 40 other colleagues in the Supply Chain & Operations team of EY Belgium. Our team focuses on delivering challenging projects across the entire supply chain. Typical projects are the creation of a supply chain strategy, network (re-)design, supply chain planning, logistics & distribution, sourcing & procurement, and manufacturing excellence.In addition, you’ll actively establish and strengthen the relationships with our regional and global Supply Chain leadership teams and take part in our international communities.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A master’s degree, preferably Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics
• Approximately 2-5 years of professional experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering sustained improvements in business performance, gained in industry and/or consulting
• You are passionate about Supply Chain planning and can rely on knowledge and experience in this field or one of the sub-fields (demand planning, forecasting, S&OP, IBP, EBP, DRP, Production Scheduling,…), you are also familiar with planning technologies
• Fluent written and spoken English, French and/or Dutch
• Excellent analytical skills, drive, enthusiasm, conceptual thinking, communication and influencing skills, and pragmatism in execution

It’s a plus if you also have

• APICS certification is a plus
• Project management certification such as Prince2 or PMP is plus
• Experience working with specialized solutions including OMP, o9, Kinaxis, BlueYonder or other
• Any other additional Supply Chain, Project Management, Data & Analytics related certifications

What we look for

An energetic individual with a passion for Supply Chain looking to solve real business challenges with leading solutions. A team player with relevant experience and knowledge of Supply Chain & Operations, who is aligned to our core EY values and looking to be part of our growing team

• Entrepreneurial spirit & excellent business development skills
• Intrinsic motivation to help establish and strengthen relationships with our clients
• Commitment to support the development of others through coaching, asking better questions, and leading by example

What we offer

• You will join an ambitious, international, dynamic team, genuinely passionate about their work, within a leading global professional services firm;
• We offer extensive training, both on technical matters, as well on soft skills and project management;
• We offer you an attractive remuneration package (competitive salary, net allowances and extensive fringe benefits: company car with fuel card, smart phone, health insurance, pension plan, etc.);
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing profession might require regular travel, and at times working at client sites, we are committed to help you achieve a work-life balance;
• At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Your key responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyzing the AS-IS situation: Gain a clear understanding of the current business processes and identify gaps in alignment with the target architecture and business objectives
• Eliciting requirements: Conduct workshops with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring solutions meet business objectives and user needs
• Design support: Assist in defining functional specifications and designing TO-BE processes using tools like BPMN or UML to document workflows and functional models
• Facilitating collaboration: Act as a bridge between business and IT teams to align on requirements and ensure shared understanding
• Testing and validation: Support testing phases by preparing use cases, test scenarios, and validating that delivered solutions align with business requirements
• Change management support: Assist with user training and adoption strategies to ensure smooth deployment of new solutions
• Continuous learning: Stay up to date on industry trends, business transformation practices, and functional analysis methodologies

Skills and attributes for success

• Educational background: Hold a Master's degree in a relevant field (business or civil engineering, computer science, economics, information system management, etc.)
• Professional experience: Demonstrate 1 to 6 years of professional experience in consulting and/or the financial services sector, showcasing a track record as a business analyst, functional analyst, or related roles
• Key expertise:
  • Experience in analyzing business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, and working with functional teams
  • Understanding of project lifecycles, including working in Agile teams
  • Knowledge of business process modeling tools (e.g., BPMN, UML) and agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Other skills:
  • Strong analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  • Outstanding stakeholder management and ability to build relationships through clear communication
  • Certifications such as Agile (Scrum, Product Owner), or business analysis certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus
• Language proficiency: Fluent in either or both Dutch and French, complemented with a strong command of business English
  

What we offer you
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Also,

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance

Within T&A, there is no "standard day." Each assignment brings new challenges. Therefore, we encourage a culture where development, entrepreneurship, and initiative are central.

As a manager/senior consultant, you will work with the team to strengthen the financial organization of companies of various sizes in the context of a transaction. This can range from fundraising with private investors, selling to private equity funds, or an IPO.

Some activities you can contribute to includeAnalyzing data and engaging with company stakeholders to identify key areas for improvement. You will then make recommendations on how to address these improvement points. Examples include:

• Contributing to the strategic shaping of the target operating model for the financial organization, both before and after a transaction.
• Improving, strengthening, and scaling the financial organization of portfolio companies of private equity funds throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Supporting management in identifying relevant KPIs to drive business operations and developing a framework for capturing and reporting data.
• Acting as an independent advisor to management during the IPO process, providing support in project management, drafting the prospectus, or interacting with regulators, lawyers, and accountants.
• Contributing to the development of the team, both professionally and informally, and playing a role in building client relationships.

What We Are Looking For - Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• At least 4 years of work experience
• Master's degree in Accounting & Financial Management, Business Management, Business Administration, (Financial) Economics, or another related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps
• Experience with complex projects and working with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written

What We Offer - Is everything that counts being counted?

• Flexible working: in consultation with your team, you determine where and when you work. At home, in the office, at the client, or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home workspace, EY provides the following resources: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard.
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription.
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, you may be eligible for a bonus depending on EY's financial performance. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (role-dependent) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
• Vacation days: you are entitled to 34-29 vacation days per year with a full-time contract and the option to purchase extra days.
• Training: EY values your continuous development. We offer you the opportunity to take various soft & hard skills training, courses, and external programs. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business, and Tech.
• Pension: from your start at EY, you build pension capital. Every month, EY allocates a premium for your pension. There is also the option to voluntarily save extra.

The procedure consists of an assessment, 1 or 2 interviews, and a partner interview. After a good match, a job offer will follow.

Part of the application procedure is an (online) assessment and a pre-employment screening. Due to laws and regulations and because EY (and in some cases its clients) sets high standards for the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee is screened. Depending on the job level, the pre-employment screening may include the following components: Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) or – if no VOG can be requested in the Netherlands – Criminal Background Check from the country where you currently live or have lived in the past five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diplomas, and/or work experience, and consulting the central insolvency register.