Senior Consultant, Finance Planning Budgeting

The opportunity

EY is inviting applications from GCC nationals and qualified female candidates to join our MENA team across various GCC locations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are eager to make a real impact, work directly with our clients, and deliver valuable insights.

Our aim is to support both the national hiring priorities mandated by governments in the region and to strengthen gender diversity within EY. This reflects the inclusive values we uphold as an organization and demonstrates our commitment to creating a welcoming and diverse workplace.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions, or other regulatory changes. Specifically, you will:

Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally

Report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements.

Provide accounting advisory services to guarantee compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.

Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they meet IFRS and IPSAS requirements.

Provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact on financial reporting.

Collaborate with clients to streamline their accounting processes and improve overall efficiency in financial reporting.

Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well-presented.

Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial accounting and reporting.

Ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies.

Work with other EY locations, service lines, and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering.

Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.

Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

4–6 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in costing, budgeting, financial planning, and management reporting.

Strong understanding of financial analysis, performance management, and financial modeling.

Experience working with financial planning and reporting systems (FP&A tools / ERP systems) is preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Previous experience with a big four will be considered an advantage

Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies

Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members