Finance Transformation Junior Consultant

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

As a Finance Transformation Consultant, you will work as part of a high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You will have a unique chance to support the finance function in a transformation journey for a valuable business partner, empowering the organization to unlock new opportunities and drive sustainable growth. Through partnering with the CFO, the Controller and/or the Treasurer, you will support the provision of insights regarding leading practices and participate in transformation projects for their finance functions, helping them to streamline their organizational structure, processes and leverage new technologies.

The type of projects we help our clients with are:

• Deliver complex finance transformation projects, including the redesign of the finance function operating model and the development and implementation of strategies for financial process re-engineering (FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Asset Accounting etc) including the adoption of new technologies
• Act as a functional finance consultant to support the business part of the implementation of new technologies within the Finance Department (ERP, Consolidation, Controlling, Reporting and Visualization tools)
• Design and improve the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes and assess the maturity level of managing and understanding costs
• Design and improve the financial statements closing process, consolidation process and overall reporting cycle
• Support the implementation of recommendations and solutions providing sophisticated Project Management service, in close alignment with clients' teams.
• Design the reporting framework to address regulatory and internal information requirements in the context of ESG reporting requirements for the CFO
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
• Positive attitude, team working and communication skills
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstration of integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and/or other related field.
• 0-2 years of working experience in Finance functions of large corporates or relevant experience in the consulting sector (finance process optimization, reporting, closing, audit).
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills in both Greek and English for technical and business audiences.
• Understanding of finance processes and finance technology, including but not limited to ERP, Planning and Budgeting, Reporting/Visualization systems & tools.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification completed or in progress (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is highly appreciated
• Consulting or Audit experience is an asset
  
  

What We Look For

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high-motivation, and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
• Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
• 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.
• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
• Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.
  
  

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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