Strategy and Transactions - Valuations/Modelling - Director

Role summary

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EY is seeking a Director for its Strategy and Transactions Valuations and Modelling team in Dublin. The role involves leading complex valuation assignments, financial modelling, transaction support, business planning, and strategic analysis for corporate and private equity clients. Candidates should have substantial experience in valuations, transaction advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, or financial modelling, together with strong technical accounting and commercial understanding. Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are advantageous. The successful candidate will be expected to manage client relationships, develop new business, lead teams, review high-quality deliverables, and communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders. Strong leadership, project management, analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is one of the world’s largest professional services organisations, providing assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. The firm operates across more than 150 countries and supports businesses, governments, investors, and entrepreneurs with financial, operational, technological, and strategic challenges. In Ireland, EY has offices including Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford, serving clients across financial services, technology, healthcare, consumer products, energy, and the public sector. Its Strategy and Transactions practice advises on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, restructuring, corporate finance, due diligence, and long-term business strategy. EY promotes collaboration, professional development, inclusion, and innovation, while offering employees access to international projects, structured learning, and career mobility.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers strong opportunities in financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, consulting, professional services, and multinational operations, particularly in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. Irish workplace culture is generally collaborative, informal, and relationship-focused, with English as the main business language. The lifestyle combines vibrant cities, historic towns, coastal scenery, music, sport, and easy access to the countryside. Dublin has the broadest job market but also the highest housing costs; regional cities may provide a more affordable balance. Citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can work without an employment permit. Non-EEA applicants normally need an employment permit, such as a Critical Skills Employment Permit where the role and salary qualify, followed by immigration registration. Relocating employees should budget carefully for accommodation, healthcare, transport, and deposits, and confirm sponsorship, tax, and work-authorisation details with the employer before accepting an offer.