.Location: LisbonOther locations: Anywhere in CountryRequisition ID: 1548389At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The opportunityRecognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the role and effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Performance Improvement group, helping clients with business and internal finance performance through a focus on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational effectiveness and strategic decision making.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Finance Performance Improvement Consultant, you'll actively maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships.Collect and analyse information from the client and its sector, as well as the functional areas within the projectIdentify potential challenges and business needs, and propose recommendations of a strategic and operational nature, to transform our client's businessesContribute with insights and ideas and assist in drafting high quality project reportsKeep abreast of current industry and economic developments relevant to the client's businessUse technology and tools to continually learn and innovateSupport the implementation of recommendations and solutions, in close alignment with clients' teams, ensuring the creation of tangible impactSkills and attributes for successDisplay teamwork, integrity and leadershipStrong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsA strong work ethicForward thinker and self-starterCreative, proactive, team player and able to work under pressureTo qualify for the role, you must haveMaster's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related fieldMinimum experience of 1 year in a management consulting environment, audit, fintech, and/or background in financial industry sectorsBackground in operational finance is desiredDemonstrated experience in project-based engagements in any or the combination of the following areas: knowledge in financial and accounting processes, consulting projects, ERP/technology implementationsEnglish ProficiencyWhat we look forHighly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you