Senior Consultant - Tax and Finance Transformation

Senior Consultant – Finance and Tax Transformation – Financial Services Tax

The opportunity

We’re seeking a motivated Senior Consultant to join our dynamic Finance and Tax team to help add value to our Financial Services Sector clients on their transform and operate projects.

In this client-facing role, you will support clients across Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance and Wealth & Asset Management as they transform their finance and tax functions. You will help organisations improve efficiency, enhance operating models and prepare for the evolving impact of data, automation and AI. This role is critical in transforming our clients’ sourcing model to be more efficient, either in a single country or across multiple regions, and helps to ensure their Finance and Tax teams are set up for success into the future.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney or Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Support finance and tax function assessments, identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to target operating model design
• Gather and analyse data to understand current-state processes through stakeholder interviews and process walkthroughs
• Analyse, optimise and support the redesign of processes, including the application of technology, automation and data solutions
• Contribute to project delivery, including supporting implementation activities, stakeholder management and preparing clear, high-quality outputs

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for individuals who are proactive, curious and motivated to drive change, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership. You will bring a collaborative mindset, enjoy working in a client-facing environment and be confident building relationships and delivering impactful outcomes.

• Background in Finance, Tax or related advisory/consulting areas, through qualifications (CA, CPA or CFA) or equivalent experience.
• Keen interest in transformation, including process improvement, data, automation and emerging technologies such as Gen AI and Agentic AI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts clearly
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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