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EYP- Strategy and Execution –Deal Finance – Assistant Director (Digital Finance)
EYP- S&E team services clients with a full range of hands-on, strategy and operations focused support and advice clients across M&A and transformation related interventions, predominantly post-acquisition/ divestiture. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction.
In addition to these core capabilities, the team is increasingly focused on introducing and building technology-enabled EYP - strategy and execution – Deal Finance team using the EYP mergers and acquisition methodologies.
The opportunity
We are looking for an Assistant Director with deep expertise in Finance Transformation and Technology Innovation. This role is ideal for professionals who combines strong finance functional domain knowledge with hands-on experience in digital transformation project including technology strategy and solutioning. e.g. Functional Technology Solution Architecture, Functional Process Automation, Low Code Point Automation, SaaS / ERP set up & implementation and AI solutions.
You will lead end-to-end lifecycle of technology-driven transaction initiatives, can independently drive and manage implementation projects This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and develop your career through a broad scope of innovative engagements, mentoring, and learning & development.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead client engagement teams delivering transaction and transformation engagements in finance domain, supporting key client stakeholders and onshore partners
- Lead business development efforts including client presentations, internal pursuits, and proposal creation in collaboration with Partners and Senior Leaders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with EY offices worldwide, leveraging regional practices and insights to enhance delivery.
- Build and deploy high performing team on finance & accounting related engagements specially on finance technology domain
- Demonstrate deep expertise in one or more of the following sectors e.g. TMT, CPR, Industrial & Energy, Life Sciences and Health Care
- Bridge business and technology, translating strategic finance requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and scalable solutions.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Experience in providing strategic direction and technical oversight in the development of agentic AI / Low code solutions, including data strategy and architecture and user experience design.
- Expertise in Finance Digital platform including design and support development of techno functional solutions, with a focus on project implementation, stakeholder management and communication at the C-Suite level.
- Ensure high-quality work products that document procedures and outcomes aligned with engagement objectives.
- Familiarity with agentic AI systems, with a working understanding of how AI solutions are designed, developed, and deployed in enterprise environments.
- Flexible, curious and creative, open for new things and able to propose innovative ideas
- Able to work creatively and systematically in a time-limited, problem-solving environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously to meet tight deadlines and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity, adapting to new challenges with strong problem-solving, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- 12 – 16 years of relevant work experience in digital transformation experience in Finance & Accounting domain with exposure to ERP/ BI systems used by finance professionals to undertake accounting, reporting and other financial analysis
- Minimum of 6-9 years of driving digital transformation project of repute in Global MNC
- Demonstrated ability to drive project both from a technology and finance transformation perspective, ensuring alignment with end client business objectives
- Experience of guiding teams on digital projects focusing on Finance Functional areas and Communicating results to clients
- Familiarity with deep expertise in one or many functional areas of R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A
- Excellent in communication and Presentation Skills
- Experience in three or more Finance technology (SAP, Workday, Oracle, Blackline, High Radius etc)
- Experience with the digital transformation principles including product development and implementation
- Willingness to mentor team members
- Solid thoughtfulness, technical and problem-solving skills
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Project management & Digital Finance Transformation skills
- Understand the finance system backend technology architecture
- Exposure to agentic AI systems and tech innovation frameworks
- Experience in AI, automation, and digital product development
- Good understanding of Finance Functions Operations covering one or more sub functions like controllership, FP&A and working capital
- Strong communication and presentation skills
What you can look for
- A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
- An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1500 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
- Opportunities to work with EYP practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries
What working at EY offers
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
EY is committed to being inclusive in all dimensions of diversity to ensure every employee is able to and bring their authentic self to work, every day.
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