Senior Resource Coordinator - Assurance - Financial Services

The opportunity
 

As our Senior Resource Coordinator you’ll be responsible for working closely together with the resource team, client serving staff and partners, and operational functions. 

This role is based in Warrang – Sydney or Naarm – Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities
 

• The effective assignment and allocation of resources to engagements, keeping the individual’s experience including skills, industry experience, continuity and future development in mind.  This is essential for the satisfaction of our people and clients, and to the execution of quality engagements. 
• Support effective capacity management and forecasting, enabling the practice to achieve planned utilization, optimal distribution of hours, and engagement KPIs.
• Headcount monitoring, projection and providing relevant information on resource needs to ensure the Assurance practice has the right number of people to service their client portfolio and perform other important business activities whilst achieving the economic goals of the practice. 

What we look for
 

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5-7 years previous work experience, professional services experience advantageous
• Experience working closely with large groups of people in a professional service-oriented environment (workforce planning or previous resource planning is advantageous, but not essential). 
   

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 
 

• A key interest in resource management and driving best practices. 
• An understanding of the basic financial drivers and key KPI’s of a professional services firm – particularly around production and utilisation or a proven aptitude to learn in this area.

• Strong verbal and written communication, prioritization, organisation and co-ordination, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage conflict.

What we offer you
 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 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 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     

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

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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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