EY EY GDS Business Consulting - CSS Senior Consultant 

Philippines, Taguig 

135639428

Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Consulting Support Service (CSS) role enables Consulting Engagement team’s efficiency and delivery through the key project management and coordination activities. We support end-to-end engagement lifecycle and project management activities that are essential to every engagement, region and competencies. We help in project coordination & management, financial analysis, engagement compliance & governance requirements across industries and countries.

Your key responsibilities

• CSS consultants enhance service delivery by ensuring that deadlines are met, the project is efficiently managed, and there is proactive coordination /communication
• Provide appropriate support to engagement team by coordinating, supporting or performing tasks that lead to efficient and effective engagement management, from initiation to post-engagement feedback/debrief activities
• Assist engagements with engagement economics matters (e.g., hours/ budgets/ estimates to complete, fees, billings, Work in process-WIPs); collaborate with Financial Management Associate (FMA)
• Work with teams to book staff on MERA or Retain per the Resource allocation process
• Act as a central point of contact for the assigned engagement(s)
• Function as knowledge manager for the engagement team; manage databases and/or websites
• Play active role in multi-location engagement coordination and communication, including reporting/remediating unforeseen situations and plan variances
• Interface regularly with engagement personnel, develop strong working relationships and leverage information gained to anticipate client needs
• Be knowledgeable about the services the engagement provides and utilize that knowledge to make suggestions and/or recommendations
• Capture, distribute and share knowledge and information through agreed upon channels to key stakeholders
• Communicate relevant client information to account teams via regular cross-service line Newsletters
• Assist with ad-hoc project work at the request of the account teams (both external and internal client focused)
• Perform regular checks and review the work of Staff / Associate resources to ensure quality of delivery.

Task Specific

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Strong attention to detail even when dealing with routine tasks
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to ensure that work is of a consistently high standard
• Ability to multi-task projects and assignments in order of priority
• Team player with willing and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills, internally and externally
• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise

Personal Attributes

• Professional, confident and outgoing
• Robust and resilient disposition
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Organized and self-disciplined
• Calm and capable of juggling conflicting demands on time and of prioritizing effectively
• High degree of accuracy
• Can thrive in an agile environment
• Confident to deal with senior level contacts, internally and externally

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance or Economics
• 3.5 to 5 years general business experience with an exposure to international work environment would be an advantage
• English communication and interpersonal skills should be excellent
• Preferably with the following skillset or project experience
  • UAT experience (Parallel Pay Testing/Payroll Testing) – onshore engagement
  • With accounting/finance background (Budget or Invoicing, or other related processes
  • Has experience with reviewing Statements of Work and Contract Management
  • Has engagement pursuit and delivery experience
  • Effective project management skills, including risk/issues and dependencies management
  • Demonstrated an ability to effectively team cross-border and lead junior resource/s

Nice-to-haves:

• Preferred to have data collection and research background
• Client-facing experience
• Business Analyst experience, Training/Certification in PMP, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, Agile Scrum Master, ITILv4
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate or other related tools

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies – and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. 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