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

Overview 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 leadership. 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 & Qualifications 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. Required 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr