About the Role
EY-Parthenon is seeking a motivated Consultant to join its Analytics & AI practice, supporting clients to unlock value from data through analytics, reporting, AI and data-driven insights. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong commercial and technical mindset who enjoys solving business problems using data and is looking to develop both consulting and technical expertise. Consultants work across a variety of strategic, pre-deal and post-deal engagements, helping clients make informed business decisions by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Working alongside experienced consultants, managers and senior leaders, you will design and deliver high-quality analytics solutions, develop meaningful business insights and communicate findings confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of analytics and data-led engagements across a range of industries and business challenges throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, data collection, solution design, development, testing, implementation, documentation and user training.
- Collect, clean, structure and analyse large and complex datasets from multiple sources to support client objectives.
- Develop reports, dashboards, visualisations and analytical models that help clients understand business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Design and implement analytical solutions, including data pipelines, visualisations and proof-of-concepts, to address complex business challenges.
- Work directly with clients and EY specialist teams to develop high-quality deliverables, including dashboards, reports, presentations and other analytical outputs.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to translate business challenges into data-driven insights and practical recommendations.
- Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
- Proactively escalate issues to engagement leadership where appropriate.
- Support the development of analytics and AI solutions using appropriate tools, technologies and methodologies.
- Support design and build data models, analytical solutions and visualisation dashboards to generate insights from large and diverse datasets with minimal supervision.
- Work with structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns and key findings.
- Build scalable, reliable and fit-for-purpose data models, datasets and reporting solutions.
- Conduct data quality assessments and validation activities to ensure analytical outputs are accurate and reliable.
- Contribute to innovation initiatives and proof-of-concepts exploring emerging analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities.
- Support the implementation of advanced analytical and AI-driven solutions where appropriate.
- Communicate analytical findings clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Explain complex technical concepts and analytical approaches in clear, practical terms to help clients understand how business challenges are being addressed.
- Participate in client meetings, workshops and working sessions.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and wider EY teams.
- Manage stakeholder expectations regarding deliverables, timelines and project outcomes.
- Continuously seek feedback and identify opportunities to improve deliverable quality and client service.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and parts of workstreams, delivering high-quality outputs with appropriate supervision and guidance.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different grades and service lines.
- Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
- Take ownership of personal development and continuously build technical and consulting skills.
- Stay informed on developments in analytics, AI, data management and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Typically 3–5 years' experience in data analytics, data engineering, data science or a related field.
- Experience applying data and analytics to solve business problems in financial, operational or commercial environments.
- Experience gained within consulting, professional services, finance, FP&A, transaction services or analytics-focused teams is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to structure ambiguous business problems and develop data-driven recommendations.
- Ability to draw clear business insights from complex datasets.
- Experience working with large datasets to identify trends, patterns and anomalies.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset.
- Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented.
- Adaptable and open to new technologies and ways of working.
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability and a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about helping clients solve complex business problems through data and technology.
- Experience developing client-facing dashboards and business reporting solutions from granular datasets.
- Understanding of financial, operational and commercial performance metrics.
- Exposure to transaction services, due diligence analytics or performance improvement engagements.
- Interest in emerging AI technologies and their application in solving business challenges.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Individuals who are passionate about using data and AI to solve critical business problems.
- Strong communicators who can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Professionals who combine analytical rigour with commercial thinking.
- Team players who thrive in collaborative environments and contribute positively to team culture.
- Individuals who are adaptable and excited by the rapidly evolving analytics and AI landscape.
Skills
- SQL
- Python
- R
- Building and maintaining data pipelines
- Analytical workflows
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Data visualisation platforms
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Generative AI
- Machine learning concepts
- Machine learning applications
- Structured data management
- Unstructured data management
- Statistical analysis
- Predictive modelling
- AI-enabled analytics
- Automation solutions
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Degree in a numerate discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
- 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.
