Job description
Economic Advisory Executive / Manager
General Information
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No
Business Area: EY SaT
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.
The opportunity
We are seeking highly motivated candidates at Executive Level to join the team to help continue this expansion. There are currently opportunities in our Dublin, Cork and Belfast offices and the roles are predominantly focused on all-island work.
Successful applicants will work across a range of economic areas including policy evaluation, impact assessment, forecasting, sectoral analysis and strategy.
Your key responsibilities
Candidates at Executive Level will be expected to help to deliver economic projects. They will work closely with the existing team and across EY to support our clients.
Skills and attributes for success
Suitable applicants will be highly numerate and analytical graduates of Economics, Finance, Business Politics, Geography or related subject with a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in economics or a similar role.
To qualify for the role you must have
* An ability to solve complex problems in a logical and structured manner
* Experience of applying economic theory to public policy or corporate issues
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
* Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively within a team
Ideally, you’ll also have
* A keen interest in economic issues on the island of Ireland
* Experience of economic impact assessment, cost benefit analysis, economic modelling, econometrics, business case development or policy evaluation
* Specific sectoral knowledge (agriculture, health, transport, energy, IT, real estate)
* Interest in identifying new areas of business development and innovative solutions to complex problem solving
* Strong leadership skills, willingness to learn and a positive attitude
What will I be doing
Typical activities include the following:
* Working under the supervision of Associate Directors, Directors or Partners within Strategy and Transactions as well as other Ernst & Young departments in both Ireland and internationally on various assignments
* Valuations
* Business modelling
* Strategic advice
* Business planning & operational analysis
* Mergers, buyouts and disposals
* Due diligence
* Understanding our client requirements, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to our clients through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
* Apply and document complex valuations methodologies.
* Design, develop and document complex business models.
* Review Excel models under supervision and arrive at preliminary conclusions.
* Understand, manipulate and interpret financial data and client information, drawing appropriate conclusions.
* Carry out relevant analysis and present your findings (both written and orally).
* Day to day progression of assignments to include; planning, preparing and reviewing various forms of deliverables to include reports and presentations.
* A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
* Working closely with colleagues to ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
* Actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening your internal and external relationships.
* As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback on both a formal and informal basis.
People responsibilities
* Develop network of contacts (internal & external)
* Seek regular feedback on individual assignments and regular guidance from counsellor
* Manage own time to budgets and communicate progress against plan to assignment manager
* Identifying issues and drawing to attention of Partner/Director and contributing to discussions
Technical skills requirements
* Ideally you will have an accounting qualification - CA or equivalent; a sound grasp of Irish GAAP and/or IFRS and financial accounting, combined with a high level of business awareness and a strong understanding of the factors that drive financial performance
* Highly numerate with a sound grasp of Excel and a natural interest in using it to help clients to better understand their business or to make better business decisions
* A track record in valuations and/or financial modelling, experience of working in a professional services environment, and exposure to high profile transactions, would all be a distinct advantage
* Familiarity with key valuation methodology and approaches and/or the ability to develop or formally review financial models is a pre-requisite
* Additional technical skills such as Visual Basic or SQL and other programming languages would be an advantage
Additional skills requirements
* Qualified with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
* 3 years relevant experience
* Minimum 2.1 degree, numeric subjects preferred
* Strong interpersonal skills and client focus are important, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrates organization and self-management skills
* Pro-actively manage own development
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.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
* Pension
* Maternity & Paternity leave
* Discounted health insurance
* Bike to work Scheme
* Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
* Recognition Awards
* The purchase of additional annual leave
* Cash incentives for referrals
* Hybrid Working Work Mobile
* Free Gym membership
* TECH MBA paid by EY
* Travel Pass
* Wellness rooms Available in some offices
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.
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.
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