Senior Associate - Data Integration Consultant - Payroll Technology, Tax, Belfast

The opportunity

Our team of payroll technology, data and transformation professionals help organisations tackle some of their biggest technology and data challenges as they transition payroll services to EY and transform for the digital age. As demand grows for our innovative services, we are looking for an experienced senior consultant to join us - please note this role is available in Manchester, Newcastle, London and Glasgow with a preference for it to be Manchester based.

Our team delivers services in two core areas:

• Data services covering areas such as data integration, process automation and data transformation including delivery of bespoke data management solutions.
• Technology solutions delivery, which utilise EY's technology assets to deliver managed service engagements on a multi-year basis.

You’ll have opportunities to be part of cross-border, multi-disciplinary teams and to work with tax, technology, data and payroll specialists to deliver industry leading services. You will also benefit from all that working at EY has to offer including support for flexible working, career development and competitive benefits options.

Your key responsibilities

In your role you will collaborate with the team and our clients to understand and solve problems through the application of a wide range of technology skills. Examples for technology, data and transformation services:

• Support clients in developing and/or implementing effective payroll data strategies.
• Work with the team and our clients to define transformation strategies and transform their payroll data management models.

Examples for annuity services:

• Support delivery of existing EY technology assets to clients under our managed service model.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications to guide solution design and development of technology EY assets, in collaboration with various internal delivery teams and our global alliance partners.
• Work with global teams to support delivery of complex managed services engagements that utilise EY's technology assets.

General:

• Project management including defining target outcomes and delivery strategy, managing stakeholders and building the case for change.
• Coach, support and collaborate with team members, helping build an inclusive culture and high performing team within payroll operations.
• Contribute to business development activities and team capability development.

Skills and attributes for success

Skills:

• At least two of these: Strong fundamentals in core data concepts, methods, tools and how they can be applied to transform business processes and/or support solution development.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering methodologies and concepts like Agile, CI/CD, SDLC, DevOps.
• Functional knowledge of databases and programming languages such as SQL, JavaScript, PowerShell, .NET, Python, etc.
• Understanding of business requirements gathering and design, particularly with a technology overlay.

And all of these:

• Strong project management skills (planning, documentation, resourcing, budgeting, etc.) and understanding of good project governance.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Proficient in the use of data analytics tools, like Alteryx, and Microsoft Power Platform.

Attributes:

• Self-starter, that takes ownership of their work, asks insightful questions and desires to provide excellent client service.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity, bring clarity to complex, multi-faceted scenarios and drive forward progress via actionable decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• At least 2 years' experience working in a technology/data or business transformation role.
• Experience of a similar role within the payroll industry or a comparable firm to EY (e.g. Big 4, global consultancy, financial institution), preferably with experience of managing external client stakeholders.
• Experience working in financial services, with a strong grasp of the payroll industry.
• A willingness to travel within the UK (on some occasions you may be required to travel internationally to support delivery of engagements and projects).

Ideally, you'll also have some of the following:

• Experience in applying data modelling principles/methods including creation of conceptual, logical & physical data models.
• Working knowledge and experience in using one or more Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud is a plus.
• Familiarity with the application of automation and data technologies (e.g. RPA, ETL tools, visual analytics).
• Formal project management training certification.

Please note we are hiring in the following locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow.

What working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. 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.

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.

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.

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. Apply now.