Digital Finance Transformation - Consultant -EY Mauritius

As a Consultant, you will support the delivery of Finance Transformation projects by combining finance understanding with strong analytical, technology and problem-solving skills. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in analysing current-state finance processes, systems, reports, data and pain points.
• Support the identification of improvement opportunities across finance operations, reporting, analytics, automation and controls.
• Help translate Finance function challenges into practical technology-enabled solutions.
• Support the development of dashboards, reports, analytical models, automation workflows and process documentation.
• Use tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, Power Automate, VBA and GenAI tools to support project work.
• Assist in preparing client presentations, workshop materials, process maps, data analysis outputs, business requirements and transformation recommendations.
• Support Finance Transformation diagnostics, benchmarking, opportunity assessments and roadmap development.
• Work closely with senior team members and client stakeholders to gather information, analyse findings and develop practical recommendations.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development around AI, automation, analytics and digital finance use cases.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong interest and practical capability in data, analytics, automation and digital finance, including:

• Strong experience or hands-on exposure to ETL tools, Python, Power BI, SQL and data management tools.
• Fundamental understanding of Generative AI tools and their practical applications.
• Ability to demonstrate how GenAI has been used, or can be used, in current work, academic projects or previous roles.
• Exposure to Python / PySpark, AI/ML concepts and advanced analytics will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Experience with automation tools such as VBA, UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify patterns, structure findings and communicate insights clearly.

Interest in emerging technologies relevant to Finance, including AI, automation, analytics, fintech, blockchain and cloud-based finance solutions.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in finance transformation, consulting, advisory, analytics, automation, data, digital transformation, audit transformation, finance operations improvement or related roles.
• Experience supporting projects where technology, data, automation or analytics was an important component.
• Exposure to finance process improvement, reporting, dashboards, automation, analytics or digital transformation projects.
• Understanding of current CFO and Finance function challenges, including manual processes, fragmented data, slow reporting cycles, limited automation and the need for better insights.
• Exposure to Finance processes such as Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting or management reporting will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and manage assigned tasks independently., * Bachelor’s degree 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.
• Certifications or coursework in Power BI, SQL, Python, data analytics, automation, AI or finance transformation will be considered positively.

At EY, we don’t just offer jobs-we help you build futures. Join a globally connected, diverse and inclusive organization where technology, innovation, and high performing teams come together to help you thrive. We’re looking for talented graduates and early career professionals to join our Finance Transformation team, part of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice within Assurance., EY Mauritius is looking for high-potential professionals to join its Finance Transformation team, supporting clients in reimagining and modernising their Finance function through the use of AI, automation, analytics, data platforms 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, insight-driven Finance functions.

The successful candidate will work on transformation projects covering areas such as finance process improvement, reporting and analytics, automation, digital finance tools, data management, AI-enabled use cases, performance management, and operating model redesign., EY is a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy & Transactions, and Tax. Our culture is built on trust, learning, and innovation-making EY more than a career, but a lifetime experience.