About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS)

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a team of over 70,000 + people, working across borders, to provide innovative and strategic business solutions to EY member firms around the world. We are focused on attracting, retaining, and engaging the best talent in our markets so our people remain empowered and inspired by one another. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We will introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

About the team

Assurance Managed Services (MS) through its domain-led and technology-enabled business, provides integrated solutions and expertise in areas of Finance, Forensics and Sustainability. It is a critical component of EY’s Global strategy and a key area of growth for the Firm. The GDS Assurance Managed Services practice is a fast-growing team of 300+ professionals who support a large base of clients across Americas, EMEIA and APAC.

To meet the strategic growth objectives for Managed Services and accelerate on this growth trajectory, we are looking for a highly skilled & motivated leader to lead the team & achieve our Managed Services growth ambitions. This is a highly visible role that provides opportunities to collaborate closely with senior global stakeholders across the firm.

Essential Functions of the Job:

GDS Assurance Managed Services leader responsibilities include:

• Building the GDS Assurance Managed Services brand globally and leading a growing team of 300+ professionals delivering on capabilities like Finance, Sustainability and Forensics.
• Develop strategies to transform delivery across Finance, Sustainability and Forensics solutions.
• Play a catalyst role in moving service delivery from country practices to GDS.
• Build game-changing capabilities for clients & help them unlock true value through integrated solutions that build long-term sustainable growth by optimizing their non-core but board critical processes.
• Collaborate across Assurance, Tax and Consulting service lines and participate on cross service line deals and initiatives to enhance the EY value proposition.
• Work with priority accounts to drive strategic growth through alliances
• Create an atmosphere of trust, seek diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation.
• Build Business solution-based assets for Managed Services in collaboration with the regional leadership.
• Brings deep understanding and ability to leverage internal and external best practices and innovation to create value through technology enabled efficiency, consistency & harmonization.
• Collaborate with regional teams on large pursuits, structuring the solution and delivery operate model to enhance the delivery to clients.
• Work with client facing teams and management to prepare estimates, Point of Views, Position Papers and contribute towards pursuits and proposals.
• Recruitment, Learning and development, deployment and performance management of the Assurance Managed Services team.
• Travel to EY and Client locations to build client and stakeholder relationship.

Technical responsibilities include:

• SMR role in large Global pursuits
• Experience in leading teams across Finance & Accounting, Forensics and Sustainability in MS/Shared Services set up.
• Experienced in leveraging technology – ERPs (e.g., SAP), cloud, digital & platforms to drive efficiency & business outcomes.
• Hands on experience of business development, go-to-market and sales strategies.
• Experienced in building capabilities/centers of excellence and leading large, high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills, with a proven track record of influencing and motivating others at a C-suite level to achieve results & exceed targets and the ability to build trust within his/her team and with global clients.
• Broad sector experience and client trends related to outsourcing.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in finance, legal
• CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA/B.E./BTech with core experience in Managed Services or a related field with minimum 20 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 20+ years’ experience leading & motivating complex multi-geography managed services delivery teams in agile, matrix & unstructured environments across broad variety of different sectors
• Experience of solutioning and managing large teams in management consulting or process outsourcing organizations.
• Demonstrable experience in P&L Management, Delivery & Operations and Transformation
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we are dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around the globe.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.