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Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Finance Optimisation - Director

General Information

Location: Dublin / Cork

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

We have an exciting Director role available in EY's market-leading Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team, working with some of the largest multinational and Irish companies in a role that also affords you the opportunity to work extensively with all of EY's sub-services lines, including advisory, assurance and tax.

Specifically, within FAAS, we are looking to recruit into our Finance Advisory & Process Improvement competency.

You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements.

FAAS are the trusted business advisors to our client's finance and reporting organisations, providing practical support and end-to-end business solutions in the areas of financial reporting, accounting and business transactions and financial control. FAAS is a client-facing service offering, focused on generating value-add relationships with our clients and supporting them with the continuous development of their finance functions. With an effective and efficient finance function now critical to successful business performance, our FAAS services help clients address the various challenges in their business. Our core service offerings include:

• Accounting and Reporting Services
• Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets Services
• Finance Processes, Internal Controls and Analytics Services
• Treasury and Finance Support Services
• Non Financial Reporting & ESG Services

Our FAAS professionals combine technical knowledge with business and industry insights, assisting our clients to make informed strategic decisions, thus helping them gain a competitive advantage through better decision-making

Your key responsibilities

• Growing the finance optimisation business by actively pursuing new business opportunities, client contacts and areas of growth;
• Networking & representing the FAAS practice at events, client seminars and similar;
• Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and our promise for exceptional service delivery to all our clients;
• Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders with a view to build strong working relationships with our clients.
• Managing performance of junior team members through on the job coaching, mentoring and providing constructive and timely performance feedback;
• Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines, is necessary, to ensure seamless solution to our clients;
• Keeping engagement leaders updated on progress on the engagement and bringing to their attention any issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions;
• Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans to support deliverables to our clients;
• Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including (but not limited to) technical accounting analysis papers, GAAP compliant financial statements, project reports, special purpose financial information, accounting policies documentation and the implementation of improvements to our clients' internal control environments;
• Presentation of the results of our work to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
• Development of our talent pool through our internal people initiative like training, counselling, mentoring, role modelling and promoting general wellbeing of our people.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for innovation and creating better ways of working with our clients and have a very strong attention to detail to join our growing team.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accountancy qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / CA or Equivalent).
• A minimum of 10 years post qualified experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, and FRS 102.
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
• Experience in finance process optimisation, including controls and process design and ideally experience in the adoption of technology tools or automations including RPA, OCR, Process Mining, Blackline, PowerBI, Oracle Cloud, SAP/S4,

Ideally, you will also have

• US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Proven ability and interest in business development & networking.
• Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and transactions and an ability to clearly articulate the advice in written deliverables.
• Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
• Good working knowledge of finance governance and reporting, finance operations, processes and internal controls.
• Industry experience.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness.

What we look for

We are lookingfor leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about accounting advisory and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

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.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful 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 embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

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 and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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

Join us in building a better working world.That's Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

We are Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they're located.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

Our Benefits

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The role

This is a high profile position. It involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton, but also with key finance people in both publicly listed companies and multinational environments.

As organisations and their business requirements become more innovative, complex and span more jurisdictions so too do the challenges faced by their accounting and finance functions. The Grant Thornton

FAAS

team are a group of proactive accounting specialists who are focused on providing practical solutions to our clients' complex financial reporting issues. Our FAAS team must be able to respond quickly to fast moving business processes and timelines – whether assisting with advice related to transactions or working to tight financial close deadlines. See where a career in FAAS can take you.

Main responsibilities:

• previous experience of working with MNC's an advantage but not a requirement, this could be in an industry or practice setting;
• desire to broaden international experience through working with and auditing companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas;
• strong experience in the preparation of financial statements;
• assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships;
• design and implementation of project plans;
• ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe;
• self-motivated and ability to work within a team;
• manage a team while on assignment;
• responsible for development and mentoring staff;
• working knowledge of Caseware for accounts preparation;
• experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage;
• proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP;
• strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;
• commercial / business awareness;
• a passion for client service;
• a genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; and
• ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).

Skills and attributes:

• recognised accounting qualification;
• an audit background;
• experience in a top 20 practice;
• minimum of 3 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; and
• strong project management skills.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Reward and benefits

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Recognition

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

At Forvis Mazars, we're not just one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland — we're a launchpad for ambitious graduates ready to make an impact. With over 1,000 professionals across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, and a global network spanning 100+ countries, we offer the scale, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Why join us?

Our next-generation graduate programme is built around you. We understand that no two people are the same, so we tailor your training, mentoring, and career development to match your strengths, interests, and goals.

Here, you'll be more than just a number. You'll be empowered to lead, innovate, and grow — personally and professionally. If you're looking for a career where your voice matters and your work makes a difference, this is the place for you.

The Position

Financial Advisory offers an in-depth training experience where you will combine fundamental technical accounting skills with commercial and practical skills essential to understanding what makes a business viable and restructuring options available to clients facing challenging situations.

As a Forvis Mazars Financial Advisory Associate, you will work on a range of assignments including developing and executing strategies for assets under management, understanding restructuring and debt solutions and evaluating businesses to understand what makes them successful and where can they improve.

You will develop an understanding of risk management, commercial decision making and the skillset to identify the key drivers of businesses across a range of industries. You will have the opportunity to progress into leadership and relationship management roles with clients, who range from SME's to private equity firms.

The role will enable you to develop analytic and technical skills as you learn to undertake company valuations, business reviews, financial modelling, debt advisory, liquidations, receiverships and examinerships. You will be working in a dynamic and high-paced setting, where every transaction offers new challenges and opportunities to learn.

Associates are encouraged to engage and assist with difficult assignments while also being guided on how to provide a best in class service. In short, Financial Advisory is a perfect fit for graduates looking for broad training, an understanding of how businesses run and want to develop the skills necessary for a career in Business, Financial Advisory, Accounting & Finance or Restructuring.

About you

We're looking for bright, motivated individuals from a wide range of backgrounds—whether that's engineering, business, law, science, or a related field. What matters most is your eagerness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills effectively. We'll equip you with the technical and business know-how you need—but your energy, curiosity, and attitude are what will set you apart.

What we're looking for

• You're working towards or have recently completed an honours degree in any discipline.
• You act with integrity and always strive to do the right thing.
• You're a strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring new ideas.
• You value respect, inclusivity, and supporting those around you.
• You thrive in team environments and enjoy working with others.
• You're organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your time effectively.
• You're comfortable with technology and have solid computer skills.
• You think critically and enjoy solving problems with logic and creativity.
• You have excellent organisational skills, computer literacy and attention to detail

A forward-looking financial planning brokerage in Kilkenny is seeking an
Administrator / Paraplanner
to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen interest in financial planning who is looking to build a career path in a respected business with a strong brand and leadership.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the financial advisers by undertaking light paraplanning tasks combined with general administrative duties. You will be involved in client file preparation, research support, document production, compliance tracking, and other practice management tasks. Over time you will have opportunity to take on more complex paraplanning work, with training and exam support from the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial planning reports (fact finds, analysis, projections) under supervision
• Carry out research on products, investments, pensions, and funds
• Prepare client documentation, maintain file records and ensure compliance with firm procedures
• Liaise with clients, product providers, and support offices for information gathering
• Monitor deadlines, renewals, client reviews and compliance schedules
• Support advisers with meeting preparation and follow-up
• Contribute to continuous process improvements within the practice

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
• An interest or some exposure in financial services, investments, pensions or related area
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and financial documents
• No QFA or formal qualifications required: training and exam support will be provided if you wish to progress

What's on Offer

• Salary of
  €35,000 to €40,000
• Full training, mentoring, and financial support for professional exams (e.g. QFA, CFP)
• Opportunity to grow into a full paraplanner / adviser support role
• Work with a reputable and growing brokerage in Kilkenny
• Initially full-time onsite, with move toward hybrid working
• Collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and room for career development

What You'll Gain

• A clear career path in financial planning
• Exposure to real client work and paraplanning experience
• Ability to grow your technical knowledge, professional credentials and responsibility
• Being part of a strong brand and respected business in the region

Next Steps
Interested? Apply with your CV or contact Michael Gorman directly.

About The Opportunity:

Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals.

Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, strategic communications, risk advisory and people advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial performance.

We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial performance, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty.

What You'll Be Doing:

Our programme offers a 3-year experience where you'll work towards your chartered accountancy qualification while gaining invaluable experience across our Financial Advisory business. From day one, after your induction, you'll dive into real-world projects, developing both technical expertise and broader business advisory skills. Here's what you can expect:

• Support senior colleagues with advising clients on commercial restructuring issues on several high-profile projects.
• Support a portfolio of insolvency appointments.
• Conduct market research, analyse data, and create insightful, clear reports and presentations.
• Produce high-quality deliverables within set timelines.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, learning directly from experienced professionals.
• Build sector-specific knowledge and understanding.
• Maintain relevant qualifications and pursue further learning, including professional certifications.

What sets our programme apart is the opportunity to rotate through our specialist teams, where you'll explore key areas such as corporate turnaround, M&A solutions, business valuations, and global capital markets, gaining a well-rounded foundation in financial advisory.

What We're Looking For:

• Achieved or on track for a 2.1 in any degree discipline
• Graduating before Sept 2026
• Achieved a minimum Leaving Cert score of 400
• Ability to align with Teneo's core values. Read about them here.

Application Process:

• Stage 1: Online application and CV submission
• Stage 2: Blended assessment - includes a video interview
• Stage 3: Assessment centre

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and new ideas are essential for us to meaningfully partner with our clients globally. We are committed to investing in our people and fostering an environment of dignity and respect to create a sense of purpose and belonging for all.

In support of these objectives, we engage in targeted action to support our people, especially those from under-represented groups, in overcoming barriers and ensuring that each person is afforded the same opportunities to grow, develop and bring their whole self to work. We are taking active steps to build a culture of thinking, acting and leading inclusively that is embedded throughout our business. See here how Teneo is making a difference. See here how Teneo is making a difference.

Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a dynamic Director to lead our Advisory & Contract Services Business Unit in Ireland. Reporting directly to the Managing Director Ireland, this role is pivotal in driving growth and excellence in procurement and contract services for our global clients in Europe.The purpose of the job is to oversee and manage client relationships, identify new business pursuits, lead the team, and oversee financial management.

• Team Organisation – leadership, oversight of recruitment interviews, resource planning/deployment, staff competency development, organizing mentoring and support.
• Financial management – budgeting, monthly forecasting, staff utilisation, WIP, job profitability, monthly invoicing and forecast against plan.
• Business Management – lead assurance, quality reviews, processes and systems to be utilised to support the successful, compliant delivery of our projects. Including Commission Execution Planning & Risk Management etc
• Manage our Key Account programmes – oversee and support Key Client Leads plan and deliver key account activities, including knowledge shares, relationship management, new opportunity generation.
• Pipeline planning, bid leadership, bid writing and supporting the team deliver winning bids.
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities through Key Client Leads within Infrastructure and Real Estate teams.

Qualifications

• Development and delivery of Portfolio, Programme and Project Procurement Strategies.
• Review, appraisal and recommendation of contract strategies, contract forms including NEC, FIDIC, local Industry Forms.
• Detailed understanding of Contract Management processes and procedures.
• Appraisal of contract claims and disputes and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Good leadership skills, including delegation, time management and prioritisation of tasks.
• Ability to develop long term relationships based on performance and trust.
• Ability to deliver business goals and financial targets.
• Ability to manage large and dispersed teams to achieve team members and business goals.

Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

You can find out more about us at Home | Turner & Townsend.

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