UKI Technology Consulting - SAP Finance Lead, Senior Manager

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This senior leadership role involves leading SAP Finance consulting engagements for UKI clients, with responsibility for solution design, implementation, client relationships, delivery quality and business development. Candidates are expected to have extensive SAP Finance experience, typically across areas such as SAP S/4HANA Finance, financial reporting, controlling and transformation programmes. Strong consulting, stakeholder-management and people-leadership skills are essential, together with the ability to manage complex projects, develop proposals and contribute to the growth of EY’s technology consulting practice. Experience leading teams, advising senior finance executives and working across sectors is likely to be valued. Professional qualifications or a background in finance, accounting, ERP or technology consulting may be advantageous.

About the employer

EY is a global professional-services organisation providing assurance, consulting, strategy, tax and transactions services. Its technology consulting practice helps organisations modernise finance, improve operations, manage risk and implement enterprise platforms such as SAP. EY works with private companies, governments and large international businesses across many industries. In Ireland, it has significant operations in Dublin and other locations, supporting clients with digital transformation, business process improvement, data, cybersecurity and technology delivery. The firm offers structured career development, professional learning, international collaboration and opportunities to work on major transformation programmes. A senior manager in EY’s SAP practice would generally combine client delivery, team leadership, sales support and practice development, while helping organisations gain greater value from finance technology and enterprise systems.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers strong opportunities in technology consulting, software, financial services, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, cybersecurity and multinational operations, particularly around Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. The culture is generally welcoming, sociable and collaborative, with English widely used and a strong tradition of music, sport and community life. Dublin provides the largest job market but has high housing costs; other cities can offer a slower pace and potentially lower rents. Ireland has a mild, changeable climate, excellent coastal scenery and easy access to Europe. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can live and work without a visa. Non-EEA professionals normally need an employment permit, such as a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit, depending on the occupation, salary and contract. Candidates should confirm eligibility, secure an offer and arrange accommodation, tax registration and healthcare before relocating.