(Senior) Consultant - Business Consulting Finance - Data transformation and AI
EY · Zurich
Posted on 10 November 2026
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(Senior) Consultant - Business Consulting Finance - Data transformation and AI
Location: Zurich
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1751815
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
EY Switzerland is looking for high-potential professionals to join its Business Consulting team focusing on the Finance, Data Transformation and AI space, supporting clients in reimagining and modernizing their Finance functions through the use of AI in business processes, automation, analytics and emerging technologies.
The role is suited for individuals who understand the challenges faced by CFOs and Finance teams, and who are passionate about using technology to improve finance processes, enhance decision-making, reduce manual effort, and create more agile Finance functions.
The successful candidate will work on transformation projects covering areas such as finance process improvement, agentic automation, reporting and analytics, digital finance tools, data management, AI-enabled use cases, performance management, and operating model redesign. In addition, the successful candidate will also act as an effective bridge between the technical (requirements, modelling, data architecture etc.) and the business orientations (process automations) within the Finance sphere.
Your key responsibilities
As a Consultant/Senior Consultant, you will be expected to take a leading delivery role across finance transformation engagements. Your responsibilities will include the following:
Support the design and delivery of Finance Transformation projects for clients across different industries.
Analyze current-state finance processes, systems, reports, data flows and pain points.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, controls, reporting quality and decision-making.
Translate CFO and Finance function challenges into practical digital, automation, analytics and AI-enabled use cases.
Work with client teams to define business requirements, process improvements, data requirements and solution concepts.
Develop dashboards, data models, automation workflows, analytical tools, prototypes and proof-of-concepts where required.
Use tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Power Automate, UiPath, VBA and GenAI solutions to support project delivery.
Contribute to project planning, workstream management, stakeholder discussions, documentation and client presentations.
Support proposal development, business case preparation and transformation roadmaps.
Contribute to building internal capabilities in AI, automation and data-driven finance transformation.
What we look for
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong technical and analytical capability, including:
Experience with ETL tools, Python, Power BI, SQL and data management tools.
Good understanding of Finance data structures, reporting requirements and data quality considerations.
Fundamental understanding of Generative AI tools and their practical applications in business or finance contexts.
Ability to demonstrate how Agentic AI is being used, or can be used, in current or previous work to improve productivity, analysis, documentation, reporting or decision-making.
Exposure to Python / PySpark, AI/ML concepts, advanced analytics and data modelling.
Experience with automation tools such as VBA, UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate will be a strong advantage.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to convert analysis into clear, professional client-ready outputs.
Ability to build or support prototypes, analytical models, dashboards or automation solutions to solve business problems.
Awareness of emerging technologies relevant to the Finance function, such as AI, machine learning, automation and cloud-based finance platforms
Professional Experience
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in finance transformation, consulting, advisory, analytics, automation, data, digital transformation or related roles.
Experience working on business projects where technology, data or automation played a central role.
Experience in delivery of finance transformation, automation or technology-enabled improvement projects.
Strong understanding of present CFO challenges, including cost pressure, faster reporting, better forecasting, process efficiency, data quality, governance and the need for real-time insights.
Experience working with Finance functions such as Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting or performance management.
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
Academic background in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, STEM, Data Analytics, Information Systems or a related field.
Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent will be an advantage but not mandatory.
Additional certifications in Power BI, data analytics, automation, AI, cloud platforms, project management or finance transformation will be considered positively.
What’s in it for you
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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