Finance - Assistant Director - Reporting Lead - EY Global Delivery Services

The Assistant Director – Reporting & Data Analytics is a strategic finance business partner, responsible for delivering critical financial insights, advanced analytics, and technology-driven reporting solutions. This role supports executive leadership in strategic decision-making by managing the end-to-end delivery of leadership reporting, analysis, and actionable insights on business performance. The position requires a blend of financial expertise and business acumen, along with analytical rigor and technical proficiency, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics Leadership

• Service delivery management and team management.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of executive-level reporting, integrating financial, operational, and market data to provide a holistic view of business performance.
• Oversee the creation of interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI and other advanced analytics tools to deliver business insights.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all reporting deliverables, supporting cyclical processes such as forecasting, planning, and revenue analysis.
• Champion the adoption of automation, AI, and advanced analytics to drive innovation in financial reporting and insights.

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

• Conduct in-depth analysis of complex data sets to extract meaningful insights and inform business decisions.
• Develop financial, revenue, and predictive models; perform trend and scenario analysis to forecast business outcomes.
• Proactively identify opportunities for performance improvement, such as pipeline coverage, profitability, investments, and expense controls.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Technology & Process Excellence

• Manage end-to-end data flows, including ETL, data cleansing, validation, modelling, and documentation.
• Leverage SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in business intelligence, data analytics, and financial systems.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Collaborate with global finance, business, and technology teams to align analytics and reporting with organizational goals and maintain effective and timely communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver impactful presentations and communications for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, influencing without direct authority and harmonizing divergent interests.

Leadership & Team Development

• Act as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Lead cross-functional projects, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment.

Skills & Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of financial management, planning, and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; executive presence in presentations.
• Ability to distil complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to influence across cultures and geographies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable with ambiguity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Science, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial reporting and analytics.
• Strong spoken and written English.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, global delivery network with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.
• Continuous learning and development in a diverse and inclusive culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact and build a better working world.