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Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of over 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team help protect the EY brand and build client trust.

Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.

The Technology Assurance, Risk, and Policy (TARP) function within Information Security strives to create and promote a holistic Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program by creating a robust, resilient, and proactive governance framework, supported by a strategic risk management approach and stringent compliance structures. It aims to integrate and align its GRC initiatives in line with the global firm's objectives and emerging threats within the cybersecurity landscape.

Furthermore, the Policy, Risk, and Controls (PRC) Enablement & Awareness team aims to establish policies and procedures that reflect the value we place on safeguarding our digital environment, while ensuring that these policies are effectively communicated and enforced across all levels of the organization. Thedesigning control testing and risk assessment methodology to measure and quantify compliance to policies and control objectives.

TheLeader will be responsible for building and owning a control testing and risk assessment program, following the model for 1st line and 2nd line testing best-practice strategies, that routinely tests and assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of Information Security controls put in place to mitigate risks to determine if they are supporting the desired business outcomes. They will need to rank and prioritize Information Security and Information Technology controls based on their risk profiles and design testing plans, inclusive of testing procedures, which will be used to measure effectiveness while, simultaneously looking for opportunities to enhance and improve EY’s control landscape. In certain instances, they will need to plan and execute risk assessments to quantify assumptions over the risk profiles.

The Control & Risk Assessment Leader is responsible for building a team of experienced professionals to assist in executing the strategic vision and objectives of the Control & Risk Assessment testing and assessment program. The Control & Risk Assessment team will work collectively to support the Information Security Program in the areas of risk assessment methodology development and execution of risk assessments, control testing design and execution, and identification of gaps and areas of improvement utilizing testing and assessment results.

Collaboration with other Information Security groups and external stakeholders across EY is key to this role. The Control & Risk Assessment Leader will need to build a network of multi-departmental and multi-level stakeholders inclusive of, but not limited to Information Security, Client and Enterprise Technology, Data Protection, Global and Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Area and Regional Risk & Data teams, Service Line Quality Leaders, etc.

• Own and build multi-year roadmap to establish and mature theControl & Risk Assessmentprogram. This includes development of the team’s charter, identification of resource needs, ongoing monitoring systems and tool requirements, performance metrics, and workstream prioritization.
• Build and manage control testing and risk assessment service offerings aimed at identifying potential risks and validates mitigation controls by conducting regular and systematic assessments of the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, applications, and data processes.
• Based on results of assessments and testing, assist control owners with the design and implementation of their controls in the organization's IT environment. Strategize on the appropriate amount of preventive, detective, or corrective controls which will have the most impact on reducing overall risk for the firm.
• Create a 1st Line Testing framework that can be shared with control owners that will enhance security culture and support control ownership roles and responsibilities. Conduct training and awareness campaigns to facilitate the adoption of the framework.
• Appropriately balance firm security needs with business impact and benefitwhenrecommending advancements in policy and control objectives and directing those efforts to completion.
• Think strategically to assist with the development of a long-term vision for Information Security’s Technology Assurance, Risk, and Policy direction inclusive of its program improvement, technology adoption, and integration of security solutions into business objectives.
• Act as a thought leader in the firm, staying informed of changes in information security, regulatory requirements, audit standards, and industry trends, adjusting strategies, as necessary.
• Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal and external leaders to ensure awareness and understanding of potential strategic directions.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Outstanding management, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences and motives and to lead cross cultural teams.
• Demonstrate integrity and judgment within a professional environment.
• Evaluate, counsel, mentor and provide feedback on performance of others.
• Plan the training and development of staff to develop their skills and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in information security.

• 12+ years of experience in the Information Technology, Information Security and/or Risk Management field(s).
• Audit experience or a demonstrated ability to design and test technology controls.
• 5+ years of experience in managing and mentoring junior and senior level staff.
• Experience leading global and virtual teams.
• High proficiency in technical and general writing skills in English.
• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• One or more of the following or equivalent certifications preferred: Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Processional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in related area, CIPP, CIPT.

• A working knowledge of external control standards like ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, COBIT, etc. and regulatory requirements like GDPR and SOX.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and M365 products; primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, PowerApps, and PowerBI.
• Experience with RSA Archer or other GRC tools.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when engaging with team members and stakeholders in various time zones.

As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant 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 accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. 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.

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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.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

This leadership role has multiple dimensions and is a combination of the following:
• Lead and significantly scale up the AI & Data practice of GDS Philippines
• Lead and manage end-to-end AI & Data projects for clients, including problem definition, data acquisition, model development, validation, deployment and monitoring
• Work with client and internal teams to solution/architect complex /large transformative deals in technology
• Own and anchor key accounts in the region and grow the GDS involvement in large numbers for GDS Consulting.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by active participation in AI & Data forums locally and even globally
• Represent GDS AI & Data team to various stakeholders in the country (e.g. community, educational partners, etc.)
• Collaborate with client facing and internal teams to prepare Point of Views, Position Papers

• Drive skilling programs in current team, including training programs, certifications & POCs.
• Coaching and Mentoring – Coaches Managers, Senior consultants, etc. within structured leadership training programs.
• Should be responsible for grooming next generation leaders, including women leaders
• Budget and Planning - Responsible for preparing budgetary outlay and its management during the budget cycle

• Demonstrate strong consulting experience, in-depth business knowledge in Data Engineering, AI and Automation areas of the business
• Ability to sell and deliver large scale consulting engagements with distributed delivery mindset.
• At least 12 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or artificial intelligence related modelling in the industry
• A university degree or Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and other data analysis tools and platforms
• High expertise in next generation technologies such as cloud, big data, AI/ML, etc.
• Strong knowledge of analytical modelling required for fields such as logistics & distribution, inventory management, stock policy, optimization, catalogue health etc.
• Experience in architecting and working on end-to-end analytics project lifecycle, including data acquisition, model development, validation, deployment and monitoring
• Proven leadership skills, having led medium to large scale data teams and practices
• Ability to manage clients and stakeholders effectively and build strong relationships
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills

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.

Your key responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to work alongside the GDS GCO Leads for employment and contract portfolios, to assist and advise on all aspects relating to contract and employment/labour law matters.

The incumbent in the role shall:

• You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on various contracts, in particular: sponsorship contracts; meeting and events contracts; services contracts; real estate; corporate responsibility contracts.
• Possess sound understanding on contract and employment/labour laws in Philippines and work with the other GDS jurisdictions to oversee advice and strategy on employment law matters. Have experience on matters of employee hiring and separation.
• Create documents of support relating to employment law and employee relations, including memos and templates in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support the Employment Lead and HR teams in formulating and/or revising Policies.
• Advice, support and oversee matters of corporate transactions, corporate secretarial matters and independently advice on disputes and litigations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Sound knowledge and understanding of contract and employment/labour laws of Philippines, together with experience of working with other jurisdictions in a global corporate environment.
• Commercial awareness of the business issues facing the GDS organisation across locations.
• The ability to translate complex legal advice into practical advice for a range of stakeholders who may be unfamiliar with the legal environment.
• Build & maintain trusted and effective inter-personal relationships and adopt a sensitive approach to intercultural contacts, communication and ways of working.
• Highest standards of excellence and personal integrity.
• Being flexible, organised and adaptable; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritise key areas of responsibility where deadlines may conflict.
• Strong personal communication skills, including an excellent command of the English language.
• Sound decision-making based on risk assessment and evaluation.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision, whilst keeping leadership abreast of key matters.
• Strong written skills, including drafting legal advice, contracts and policies.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Demonstrated comfort in use and adoption of technology and tools for streamlining legal support.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A graduate/post graduate degree in Law.
• Professional qualification/certification in Philippines.
• Strong cross border experience working in a global environment.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.

• Ideally, prior experience of working in an In-house Legal Department supporting commercial contracts and employment law portfolios.
• Proficiency in English: Candidates must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This is essential for effective communication within our team and with our clients. Preferably, candidates should possess a recognized certification of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Qualifications) to validate their language skills.

You get to work with inspiring people in meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you;

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, the

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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.

Join our Financial Services Office (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management and private equity, banking and capital markets, and insurance, we provide integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services to our clients. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse FSO clients.

As an ITTS Manager, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing team with countless opportunities for contribution and growth. You’ll team with EY professionals and client stakeholders to evaluate and advise on various international tax matters.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager you’ll be you will be responsible for managing and coordinating engagements working primarily with global capital gains taxation. This includes withholding requirements along with regulatory and financial statement requirements. You’ll spend your time on a diverse array of projects and clients in a highly collaborative culture. We’ll look to you to develop relationships with our clients and team effectively with internal resources, while developing and coaching junior members of the team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Being highly organized with an ability to effectively prioritize when working with multiple clients.
• Perform thorough reviews of trading reports, tax rules, legal documents and financial statements needed to evaluate and calculate potential tax exposures.

• Analyze financial statements for tax character and identify book-to-tax differences.

• Ability to identify key tax technical issues and raise the appropriate questions before the work is sent for review to the partner or senior manager and consult accordingly when necessary

• Review, assess and advise clients regarding tax computations related to tax provisions, valuation allowances.
• Build impactful relationships with new and existing clients and maintain relationships with firm leadership
• Creating a positive and trusting environment where team members know each other and feel a part of their team

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or a business discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience; or an advanced degree in tax or law and a minimum of 4 years of relevant tax experience
• A CPA (or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation), Enrolled Agent and/or LLM certification is required
• Experience organizing high volume projects, tracking status and leveraging Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.

• Ability to work in fast-paced professional services environment.
• Experience managing budgets, projects, and people.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working with US & global tax exposures for private equity and hedge fund clients. Including but not limited to foreign tax rules, loan origination, US ECI, FDAP, UBTI, and branch profits tax.
• Experience working with the tax implications for high volume trading funds, debt investment strategies, and private equity investments.
• Familiarity with ASC740 reviews, for partnerships, corps and banks. This includes calculating and reviewing tax provisions on financial statements under US GAAP & IFRS, and navigating the complexities of cross border engagements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax review memorandums.
• Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary.

What we look for

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

There really is no average day in this role, since every client will have multi-faceted challenges and a distinct business environment. What it means is that you’ll have an opportunity to learn and adapt to our clients’ cultures and contribute towards developing unique solutions that are tailored to individual engagements.

This is client-facing role in a rapidly growing financial services practice, where you’ll build client relationships with key stakeholders, including management executives for some of the most globally recognized brands. It makes this a perfect place to gain a deeper understanding of complex businesses transactions, all the while recommending solutions to some of the most pressing business challenges and process inefficiencies. You'll also team with our global professionals in multidisciplinary engagements, helping major global clients transform and sustain business performance. The team is focused on leveraging emerging technologies like GenAI, AI, Advanced Analytics to enhance various solutions being provided to the client and actively work in building multiple tools and assets for efficient and effective client delivery. By plugging into our market-leading global network, you'll gain the experience you need to become a Trusted Advisor.

Market Leadership and client management

• Executive-level skills in client relationship management and the hold conversations with senior management executives.
• Partner with onshore teams to understand client’s business & related industry issues /trends for global clients.
• Participate in go to market, create proposals and respond to RFPs, client orals etc.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling to current clients/introduce colleagues from other service lines.
• Drive the business development process on new & existing client engagements by gathering appropriate resources, gaining access to key contacts & supervising proposal preparation.
• Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.
• Manage and lead large client pursuits to secure new business opportunities.
• Contribute to new solution development basis the industry trends and client’s problem statement
• Support multiple innovation initiatives to enhance existing solutions leveraging emerging technologies like GenAI, Advanced Analytics, etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple service lines, sharing your knowledge and experience to guide business decisions.
• Understand EY and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas.
• Travel to client locations (as required) for executive meetings, conduct workshops, knowledge sharing sessions etc. for existing and new clients.
• Build strong connections with global EY member firms' Risk consulting leaders.
• Expand the Philippines team and establish new FS Risk consulting competencies.
• Create client POVs (Points of View) and whitepapers to showcase expertise and thought leadership.

• Drive project and client engagements across teams and locations, and drive standardization
• Review engagement delivery led by Senior Managers, Managers, experienced Seniors and manage risk and expected outcomes
• Drive the utilization of professionals to ensure optimal productivity.
• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) to drive the value for the client
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate on a timely basis
• Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving while executing client engagements
• Monitor compliance to SLAs agreed with the client; design metrics to monitor performance and process visibility
• Conduct knowledge sharing discussions & contribute to EY thought leadership.
• Assist Partners/Directors in driving the account management agenda by focusing on high impact opportunities.

• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
• Manage engagement budgets and ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
• Improve the overall delivery quality of the Philippines centre.
• Save innovation hours through effective management and strategic initiatives.
• Drive cost savings through the adoption of Generative AI.

• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.
• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives.
• Organize, lead, and facilitate multiple teams on complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead the hiring process to attract and retain top talent.
• Responsible for the performance and appraisal of direct reports, including training and developing necessary skill sets to enable them to grow in their careers.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers.
• Enhance employee retention through engagement and development programs.• Strong command on spoken and written English
• Analytical, organised and meticulous consulting skills
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively to achieve optimum results.
• Business and commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

• More than 15 years of a professional firm or consulting or industry experience in Financial Services Risk Consulting
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or similar).
• Professional risk certification (CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFA etc.)
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance (e.g. CA, CPA, MBA, PGDM, etc.) preferred
• Good knowledge and understanding of financial services and exposure to banking, insurance, and asset management.
• Cognitive problem-solving capabilities, quick decision-making skills and ability to handle complex situations with a calm demeanour.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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 supports Oceania’s Internal Tax and Accounting Operations teams. It will require regular interaction with

Your key responsibilities

• Balance sheet reconciliations preparation for AU, NZ and PNG Entities
• Payroll related activities including, but not limited to, payroll balance sheet reconciliations, bonus accrual reconciliations and identifying and actioning any variances with the Oceania Payroll team
• Learn Australian Tax laws with the coaching from existing Inhouse Tax personnel.
• Learn about other country’s tax laws as they arise.
• Apply what you have learnt to ensure all firm travel is within the firm guidelines.
• Work with Inhouse Tax to set certain guidelines.
• Apply what you have learnt in reviewing monthly reconciliations of Fringe Benefits Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Withholding Taxes.
• Review calculations undertaken by team members to ensure accuracy.
• Occasionally prepare or review monthly GST Returns for the group
• Ensure the Tax Fixed Asset Register is maintained, and review reconciliations and depreciation reports,
• Month End closure activities including journal posting, reporting and tax reconciliations.
• Support during year end processes and internal/external audits as needed
• Support in the preparation of quarterly and annual statements and returns on an individual entity level
• Develop back up plans and focus on cross training the team
• Support in identifying and implementing process improvement ideas
• Trouble shooting and query management, including responding to requests and queries from the finance teams and broader business as needed

• Ensuring adequate internal control procedures are in place
• Regular stakeholder connects
• Create and develop an environment to help and motivate the team members to optimize their performance and professional growth
• Mentor team members and provide direction/ guidance to them

Skills and attributes for success

• A passion for learning
• An understanding of tax concepts
• Possess statistical or data driven and problem-solving skills
• Have sound understanding of accounting concepts
• Detailed accounting knowledge and basic process flow is essential
• Have an ability to ensure compliance with firm policy way whilst offering alternatives
• Good judgement skills
• Effective delegation, multitasking and attention to details
• Ability to understand numbers and arrive at inferences

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA or CA. ACCA (or equivalent) desirable
• Advanced level in Excel
• Experience in SAP desirable
• Experience in working in a globally deployed accounting organization
• At least 9 - 12 years of experience in finance processes and policies
• Experience in managing a similar reporting and analysis function

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exposure to Power BI, SQL or any other visualization tools

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• Opportunities to work with EY F&A practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• Confidence and skills to drive interactions that build trust and manage expectations with stakeholders; ability to influence senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Experience of effectively managing and coaching a virtual team of finance professionals, and the ability to lead and operate across multiple projects and priorities.
• A successful track record of supporting key business change initiatives, with experience in supporting strategy development and execution
• Able to challenge assumptions and take decisions in an appropriate manner, focusing on analysis, advice, and solutions to support All-In strategy design and activation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret and convey complex data in a clear, concise manner and provide recommendations
• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen including ability to develop best in class solutions and recommendations.
• Proven experience in a strategy, analytics, or business modelling role.
• Ability to leverage AI insights to provide actionable recommendations and drive strategic initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous learning including staying updated with the latest AI advancements and their applications in finance.
• Global mindset – ability to work effectively as a virtual team member. Ability and willingness to work in a multicultural and diverse environment and flex style as appropriate.
• Provide support to SL CFOs and SL Leaders, developing insights and making recommendations based on financial analysis and modeling activities in support of business planning and decision-making.
• Serve as ‘go-to’ contact for your primary stakeholders, which might include SSL Leaders, Smart Delivery Leaders, or Solution Leaders, to enable delivery of SL strategic objectives.
• Lead initiatives that drive higher quality of insight into forward-looking projections based on evolving market trends, and that increase use of technology and innovation in finance (e.g., predictability analysis, normative model analysis to support/inform integrated workforce planning, etc.)
• Provide regular updates to SL Leadership including briefing ahead of executive meetings. Make recommendations on focus areas and share commentary that offers insights.
• Promote and foster a mindset of collaboration across Finance, with other functions (Industry, Quality, Talent) and with colleagues in the Regions. Drive connectivity, enable knowledge-sharing and help develop awareness and understanding of SL strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Manage the SL hierarchy in Mercury (SL/SSL/competencies) and the Global Service Codes to ensure structure is maintained efficiently and managed tightly to avoid potential risks with future business evolution. This requires close collaboration with SSL and FOP Leaders, Markets, Quality, Talent, GDS Operations, Mercury Support Team, FR and Markets Reporting leaders.
• Provide functional expertise on strategic projects
• Promote adoption of AI and Global tools and technology
• Act as mentor and coach to others on the finance team to help support development and demonstration of Trusted Business Advisor competencies.

• Graduate and/or professional certification in a business-related subject matter (i.e. Accounting, Finance) is required to perform this position.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• A strong understanding of corporate financial management and financial planning and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal; excellent presentation
• A highly team-oriented approach, with flexibility regarding tasks undertaken and the ability to prioritize conflicting demands to meet exacting deadlines.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to analyze problems, design and implement solutions independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills - can work alongside and gain the trust and respect of stakeholders at all levels of seniority and within different functions
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning algorithms, with experience in applying these technologies to financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g, pivot tables, v-lookups, charts/graphs), with ability to manipulate and draw trends from vast amounts of data as well as for sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, with ability to summarize clearly and succinctly for leadership what insights and observations are being recommended for leadership materials that is easy to read and understand by a combination of taglines, comments, and data visualization.
• Advanced EY reporting tool skills (e.g., FR/Markets/Revenue Analyzer cubes, Essentials tools, ThoughtSpot, etc.)
• Understanding of the key issues and opportunities relating to Technology, AI and Automation both for finance transformation and for EY overall – technology skillsets or willingness to develop required
• Credibility and confidence to challenge and propose better ways of doing things, build bridges and harmonize divergent interests and priorities.
• Ability to be flexible for meetings and work to be performed outside of standard working hours to accommodate a global audience
• Ability to work in a self-sufficient manner, operating across multiple projects and managing conflicting priorities

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.