EY Project Analyst, Finance (Entry level)

Job description

EY Project Analyst, Finance

 

Location: Ernst & Young LLP, City Gate, St James' Blvd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4JD

 

The EY, UK & Ireland (UKI) Advisory practice is looking to expand its presence in the North East supporting some of our most prestigious clients, which cover a broad spectrum of private sector organisations many of whom are household names and market leaders in product and service innovation in a fast-changing world. Our Newcastle office is aiming to recruit ambitious, driven candidates with a desire to shape tomorrow’s digital world of finance through a challenging and stimulating role.

The opportunity:
 
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the growing EY Digital Finance Hub and as such offers excellent career prospects. As well as benefitting from EY’s comprehensive development and Digital training programmes, we also offer the opportunity to study CIMA.

Your key responsibilities:
 
Working as part of client facing Advisory teams you will be delivering on a wide range of projects, across Finance Transformation and Performance Improvement. Focussing on automation technologies and digital solutions, you will help clients solve complex problems from current state assessments through to future state design and implementation. In this role, you will:
• Collaborate with a global set of stakeholders to reach a common goal
• Conduct analysis to underpin the design of financial solutions
• Design processes to a defined methodology and apply automation technologies
• Define information and data architecture to meet financial and management reporting requirements
• Understand next generation cloud-based ERP platforms and the benefits they bring
• Understand next generation Digital solutions and the problems they address

Skills and attributes for success:
 
• Ability to communicate confidently, clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms
• Ability to deliver with minimum supervision and act of own initiative
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with individuals at all levels irrespective of background
• Ability to manage the demands of working on projects and demonstrate personal leadership • Aptitude to be service orientated and appreciation for what it means to be client-facing and represent our Firm in everything that you do
• Good analytical skills and ability to translate real life challenges into technology solutions
• Enjoy working as part of a team and achieving shared goals and objectives
• Experience in software development cycle (e.g. coding, script languages, UI design, agile, etc.) would be an advantage
• Knowledge of automation techniques (e.g. VBA macros, scripting, virtualisation, etc.) would also be desirable

To qualify for the role you must be:
 
• Flexible, adaptable and capable of performing under pressure
• Interested in building a role in digital finance and consultancy
• Keen to face new challenges and learn new skills
• Interested in learning more about Digital technologies and automation
• Organised and be able to prioritise
• Degree qualified and interested in studying CIMA
• Competent in the use of IT and a curious problem solver
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel

What we look for:
 
Previous exposure to Advisory services is not a requirement. Applications are therefore invited from ambitious people who meet the above criteria.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark.

Apply now.

Who we are

 
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.