Senior Consultant - Global Business Services & Finance Operations

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Your new job | What you will do
Organizations are rapidly rethinking how they run their global operations. As part of our Business Consulting Finance team, you will help CFOs and global leaders redesign and accelerate their Global Business Services (GBS) ambitions—unlocking new levels of efficiency, scalability, and value creation.

You will work on the topics that are defining GBS 2.0, such as:

• Designing next‑generation GBS operating models
• Shaping the Art of the Possible (AOP) for clients exploring or expanding GBS
• Bringing the latest EY perspectives on Future of GBS, including scope, governance, service management, and tech enablement
• Using our alliance with ServiceNow (SNOW) to improve service management and enable AI-driven performance insights
• Supporting the development and rollout of Agentic GBS, leveraging AI to transform processes and operating models
• Helping build GBS leadership communities (e.g., GBS Leader’s Club, GPO Roundtable) and representing EY in client‑facing sessions
• Leading  engagements that help clients rethink their GBS structure and transformation roadmap
  In short: you will play a key role in growing EY’s GBS market presence, supporting our ambition to expand offerings, build innovative capabilities, and shape the future of GBS for our clients.
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will help clients address complex challenges and accelerate their GBS transformation by:

• Leading and contributing to GBS Transition & Transformation initiatives
• Assessing current GBS maturity, delivery models, and performance
• Designing operating models, governance structures, service portfolios, and cross-functional collaboration models
• Supporting clients in adopting future-ready, AI-enabled GBS models
• Accountable for the delivery of project deliverables spanning client processes, operating model design, and enabling technologies
  
  

Bringing EY’s key GBS initiatives to life

You will help drive the initiatives including: GBS Art of the Possible (AOP): shaping EY’s point of view and helping deliver client sessions

• ServiceNow in GBS: leveraging the SNOW alliance to support demos, service management design, and performance insights
• Future of GBS / Market Perspective: delivering sessions and creating thought leadership for clients and GBS leaders
• GPO Roundtable: contributing to the development of a GPO community where leaders exchange insights and shape the future of process ownership
• Agentic GBS: supporting the build-out of use cases, demos, and AI-enabled process redesign
• Consulting excellence & teaming
• Working in multidisciplinary project teams across locations and EY service lines
• Facilitating workshops, presentations, and executive-ready storytelling
• Building long-term client relationships and identifying new opportunities
• Collaborating with international EY teams to deliver cross-border GBS projects
• Coaching junior team members and contributing to internal knowledge building
  
  

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

You will join an international and collaborative team working across Digital Finance, FP&A, and GBS transformation. You’ll closely collaborate with colleagues in Data & AI, SAP, Technology, and GBS teams across Europe and globally. The culture is open, supportive, and encourages initiative and personal development. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to EY’s growing GBS community and help strengthen our market footprint in the Netherlands. 

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

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting & Control, Digital Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in consulting or in a Finance/GBS role within a multinational
• Strong understanding of Finance processes (O2C, P2P, R2R) and ambition to grow in GBS and Digital Finance
• Experience with GBS design, implementation, or service management
• Affinity with technology enablement (e.g., ServiceNow, workflow tools, automation, AI)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Ability to lead meetings, manage workstreams, and collaborate across borders
• Proactive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus
  
  

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a contract for 32-40  hours.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.
  
  

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process

For this vacancy, we only ask for your CV. This way, it’s quick and easy to apply.

1. Our first contact: After your application, our recruiter will call you within 7 days for a short introduction. We’ll explore whether the role could be a good match.
2. First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.
3. Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.
4. We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.

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