Direcor Global Business Services & Finance Operations

Director Global Business Services and Finance Operations 

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At EY, you can be sure that what you do makes a real difference—to your clients, society, your colleagues, and your own development. At the same time, you’ll have the flexibility to work in a way that suits your life. Whether you want to specialize, broaden your skills, or grow into a leadership role, you're in the driver’s seat. You’ll work alongside ambitious colleagues in an open, supportive culture where collaboration is key. We offer the tools and opportunities to grow your career and make an impact in your field. 

Your Role | What You'll Be Doing 

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams for some of the biggest and most recognized brands in the world, leading projects to help drive their business performance and digital finance transformation agendas. Our team utilizes Global Business Services (GBS) to help clients centralize and streamline their support functions, while also focusing on Financial Operations (FinOps) to optimize financial processes, ensuring efficiency and accountability in managing their resources. Next to our focus on GBS and FinOps, our team supports clients around business planning, reporting, and analytics (BPR&A). Together, we focus on aligning finance functions with business goals, ensuring our solutions support both functional excellence and strategic objectives.   

Responsibilities 

Commercial: 

• As a Director, your key role will be to work with the current leadership team to drive business growth by drawing on your knowledge, expertise, skills and entrepreneurial mindset. 

• You will be responsible for delivering a Go-To-Market for Global Business Services in line with the EY vision and mission. 

• You will grow our business through building valued relationships with external clients and position EY in the market through thought leadership and point of views. This in combination with the EY vision on Finance Transformation will allow you to provide innovative insights for clients, adapting our service offerings, solutions, and methods to fit the operational teams and cultural needs. 

Delivery: 

• You will be responsible for the delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects that improve our client’s business performance. You will deliver high-end quality in every step of our projects and prepare clients for a digital future. 

• You successfully articulate, design, and implement a vision for GBS and “case for change” that draws on innovative global technology trends, leading practice and service innovation. 

• You will oversee and ensure the successful execution of end-to-end GBS transformation programs, while actively managing and mitigating risks. 

• You will lead High-Performing teams: Motivate and manage diverse, high-performing teams aligned with EY’s values. You are a true people manager and can bring the EY Transformative Leadership model to life. 

• You will lead GBS Transition and Transformation Initiatives: Collaborate with clients to assess their current GBS delivery model, develop and implement GBS operating models, processes and governance structures that align with clients’ business objectives  

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office 
 

The Business Consulting Finance is a team of EY, that focuses on transforming finance functions within organizations. The BC Finance team works with clients to address mission critical issues for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), creating value and delivering world-class future finance capabilities, leveraging the EY brand as impartial, trusted advisors. Join us and work on projects that drive meaningful change. If you're passionate about finance and technology, this is the place for you! 

Your office 

Amsterdam 
Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe. 

Your Skills and Experience | What You Bring 

• 12+ years of relevant experience  

• Several years of experience in working in The Netherlands. 

• You are a professional with a strong network in the industry who can leverage their connections to generate business opportunities 

• Expertise in consulting and experience within the field of Global Business Services (GBS) and specific experience in improving and/or automating one or more of the following FinOps areas:   

• Procure to Pay (P2P)  

• Order to Cash (O2C)  

• Record to Report (R2R)  

• Sufficient holistic knowledge of GBS, in one or more of the following phases:  

• GBS key trends 
• GBS strategy 
• GBS design 
• GBS build 
• GBS implementation (incl. transitions) 
• GBS continuous improvement 

• Awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies in finance and operations. It would be beneficial if you have a focus on a certain industry within the field of GBS.

• You are passionate about GBS and can rely on strong knowledge and experience in this field or one of the sub-fields: GBS Strategy, GBS Operating Model, Digital enablement, Global Business Services. 

• Proven ability in managing multiple engagements and stakeholders, surpassing client expectations, handling budgets, and effectively mitigating risks  

• Extensive experience in leading business development, building networks, identifying opportunities, responding to RFPs, and presenting at events  

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to storyboard and create high quality outputs   

• Track record of managing professional services staff, including coaching and developing staff and building teams 

• Strong proficiency in financial support tools, including MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), with additional experience in SAP, Microsoft BI, HighRadius, BlackLine, being advantageous  

• Fluent written and spoken English. Dutch is a valuable asset. 

Ideally, you’ll also have  

• Relevant Professional qualifications are a plus, e.g., CMA/RC, CPA/RA, RE.  

• Relevant technical business analyst and/or implementation manager certifications (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.)  

• Extensive experience with ServiceNow in complex, Enterprise environments. 

What We Offer | Your Benefits and Enjoyment at Work 

We believe you should be able to bring your full self to work and have every opportunity to grow into the best version of yourself. Curious about the full range of benefits we offer? Click here.  

Our Amsterdam office is located in the vibrant Zuidas district, a dynamic hub where many leading businesses are based. Every day, up to 1,500 people are welcomed through the doors of our Cross Towers. For a breathtaking view of the city, head up to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a whole new meaning in our Wavespace—an innovative, high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues from around the world, both virtually and seamlessly. 

Ready to Shape the Future Together? | Your Application Journey 

1. Apply with your CV  

2. First contact – After you apply, one of our recruiters will give you a call for a short introduction and to see if there's a potential fit. 

3. First interview – Before the meeting, you’ll complete an online, game-based assessment that looks at both cognitive abilities and behavioral preferences. In the interview, we’ll discuss your results, introduce you to a team member, and answer your questions. 

4. Second interview – If there’s a mutual match, we’ll invite you for a second, more in-depth conversation. This may include a business case and additional discussions. There will also be a final partner interview. 

5. You’re in! – If we both agree it’s a great fit, you’ll receive an offer and we’ll conduct a pre-employment screening. After that, your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY! 

EY | Building a better working world 
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