EY Ireland - Business Consulting Graduate Programme 2025

Locations available: Dublin, Cork

Start date: September 2025

Before submitting your application:

Thank you for choosing EY for your future graduate programme! Before submitting your application, please read the below information so we can help to set you up for success.

• Please note you may only apply to one 2025 EY Graduate Programme. All additional applications will not be considered.
• When submitting your application form, you will be asked questions on which area of our business you wish to join. To help you navigate this decision, we have provided some in depth information on our service lines and offerings in the below job description and here on our website.

How do I choose which area of EY to join?

• EY is split into two areas. The difference between the two are the clients we work with in each. To help you decide, please read the below text before continuing.
• UKI (Non-Financial Services Clients) – Industrial, Commercial & Technology Clients including Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment.
• Financial Services (Financial Services Clients): Asset Management, Banking and Insurance, Investment Services, Financial Services Industry, Foreign Exchange.

• If I apply to this EY Graduate Programme, can I choose another programme preference?
  • Yes! As part of your application, you may choose a second graduate programme of interest.
• Can I choose a specific team as part of my application?
  • Yes! If you wish, you can also submit a preference for a specific team! Please read the job description below for more information on our teams within Business Consulting.

Please note that all preferences noted within your application cannot be guaranteed, however we will do our best to accommodate you. We wish you the absolute best of luck!

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Hello, we’re EY.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through consulting and help clients grow, transform and operate.

By joining one of EY’s award-winning Graduate Programmes, you’ll receive world-class hands-on training that has real-world application. 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.

Here you can seek out the experiences, learnings, skills and relationships that will shape your career and beyond and be inspired by great leaders so you can lead and inspire others throughout your career journey.

Your story starts now.

The EY Business Consulting Graduate Programme

Our clients rely on our Business Consulting team’s expert knowledge to advise on a broad range of issues across a variety of industries. We offer guidance to companies looking to grow or change or improve performance. Business Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area that reflects the challenges and uncertainty of today’s world. You will work as part of a high-performing team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business opportunities and challenges from strategy to execution.

We look for people with commercial acumen who are inquisitive, analytical, and ambitious. You’ll need to challenge us, act on your own initiative and demonstrate the potential to become a future business leader. If this sounds like you, we want you to apply for our Graduate Programme in Business Consulting.

What kind of work could you be doing?

*If your application is successful, you will be invited to interview with EY for one of the below areas. Please remember if you have a preference for a specific team within Business Consulting, make sure to note this on your application form! All preferences cannot be guaranteed; however, we will do our best to facilitate you.

1. Business Transformation

a. Business Transformation – Financial Services

The Business Transformation very team focuses on supporting our clients to realise value by turning strategy into desired and aligned outcomes. In Business Transformation we enable clients on their transformation and digital transformation journeys, covering the end-to-end transformation journey from understanding what the client needs in the future through to the delivery of this. We lead on Digital Transformation to strategically implement planned change, to enable organisations to stay relevant and competitive in a disruptive marketplace by leveraging and developing compelling technology.

b. Experienced Design

EY Experienced Design help organisations achieve business transformation, by putting the human first. We believe that placing ‘humans at the centre’ of any transformation leads to better success for any organisation. This approach enables the innovation of strategies, services and products that meet these specific needs and creates long-term value.

c. Customer

Our customer team works directly alongside clients to help them achieve improve customer and user outcomes through effective operational strategies, process improvement, enhancing performance management and cost optimisation activities.

We transform our clients’ operating models, enabling them to create more value for the customers, members, and citizens they serve. We collaborate closely with our clients to create the changes in their business models, processes and digital capabilities that deliver radically improved outcomes for the customer and the organisation. We use design thinking, customer-centricity, and innovation to drive the optimal design decisions and outcomes.

2. Enterprise Risk

Enterprise Risk provides practical risk management, internal audit, internal controls (including SOX) and process improvement solutions to deliver business benefits that go beyond compliance. Our team also work with our Transactions service line to support companies intending to list publicly in the UK, delivering Financial Position and Prospects services.

We work with many of today\'s leading companies across both the UK & Ireland private sector and global multinationals, in industry sectors including energy and assets, technology, media and telecommunication, consumer products, life sciences and manufacturing, and within the government and public sector.

3. Supply Chain & Operations

The Supply Chain and Operations team at EY is dedicated to enhancing client value through strategic sourcing, optimised supply chain planning, efficient logistics, and embracing digital transformation. Leveraging global expertise, the team focuses on sustainability, risk management, operational excellence, and improving customer experiences. EY\'s collaborative and data-driven approach ensures tailored solutions that foster resilience and agility in client operations. EY\'s Supply Chain and Operations team excels in various industries, ensuring compliance in pharma, streamlining project management in engineering, boosting efficiency in manufacturing with Industry 4.0, adapting to consumer trends, advancing automotive innovation, increasing agility in tech, navigating energy market shifts, and enhancing public sector procurement. This expertise highlights EY\'s dedication to driving innovation and excellence across all sectors.

4. Finance Transformation

Finance Transformation can help to solve complex challenges and issues that are prevalent as businesses seek to transform themselves in the digital age.

Working with Chief Financial Officers and finance organisations around the world, we help assess and transform our clients\' finance function to improve performance and effectiveness. We provide insights and recommendations on people, processes and systems and then work with our clients to deliver improvements.

Our services include management accounting, financial accounting (financial statement close optimisation), and finance transformation (e.g., finance target operating model design). We work with clients from a large range of industries including pharma, consumer, energy, technology and the public sector.

5. Technology Risk

Technology is at the heart of most modern organisations. While Technology opens opportunities, it also exposes organisations to risks.

Our Technology Risk teams combine digital know-how with advanced technology to help clients understand and transform their businesses. Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.

What working at EY offers

You want a career that counts, rewards performance and ultimately secures your future. Our success is founded on yours.

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

In addition, your wellbeing is our priority. We can only build a better world, together, by putting your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. EY has a range of programs to support you in looking after your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues, from remote working options to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness events.

Training & Development

In addition to our comprehensive graduate on-boarding and induction process, there is on-going continuous graduate training and learning opportunities over the first 2 years of the programme. Every new hire is assigned a buddy who will be there to support and guide you through your first few months at EY, and a career counsellor, a senior team member who supports your performance management and career development, as well as building competence, motivation and confidence.

At EY, we have a comprehensive Learning and Development program in place for all staff members, with access to a vast library of free on-line courses including three master\'s degrees! There are specific Learning Pathways for each level in the organisation including classroom-based learning, as well as our bespoke EY Badges learning initiative which encourages you to attain a level of proficiency in skills of interest to you and are valuable to our clients.

Are there any areas where I can access specific learning and development opportunities?

• Business Transformation: Within Business Transformation we will also upskill and train you on a targeted range of approaches and tools such as PRINCE2 (Programme Management), Scrum Master, Agile Delivery, Data Visualisation and more.
• Supply Chain & Operations: We in Supply Chain & Operations are committed to the professional growth of our team, offering comprehensive training programs including but not limited to Scrum Master, PRINCE2, and Lean Six Sigma certifications, to equip professionals with the latest skills and methodologies for continuous improvement and innovation in the supply chain domain.
• Technology Risk Options: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, PRINCE2 (Programme Management), MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) other relevant industry qualifications as required by the business.
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Qualification: Whilst Graduates on the Consulting Graduate Programme are not obliged to pursue professional qualifications, if you wish you may pursue the CIMA management accounting qualification. While you will direct your own learning, we also offer an internal exam support curriculum to assist you in preparing for and passing your exams the first time. This support is offered as an additional resource, on top of that already offered by the education provider, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). It will help you to recognise the links between exam and workplace learning and advise you on when and how you should focus your study time coming up to exams. You will have internal and external lecturers on hand to offer advice as we deliver a world-class professional education experience.

Skills and attributes for success

• A minimum 2.1 or higher in your chosen bachelor\'s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• You demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming
• You have the energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead
• You can see the bigger picture, while also being detail oriented
• You enjoy problem solving, you are willing to ask questions, embrace new challenges and are passionate about reimagining the future
• You have the proficiency to manage several projects simultaneously; and are confident handling change and prioritising tasks
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions

Desirable but not required:

• If you have completed an Erasmus, relevant course of study and/or a relevant Internship; if you have had a part time job or business, have given time dedication to a skill, sport, or volunteering work

Please see some additional desired skills and attributes for success below, based on your area of interest:

Experienced Design

• Innovation/Marketing/UX/UI or other related disciplines are preferred.
• Client facing experience in professional services or experience working in user experience design, design systems and/or design thinking/Lean Six Sigma/Agile/SCRUM

Customer

• Have ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly grasp complex business problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers
• Strong verbal and written communication

Enterprise Risk

• Strong appreciation of risks, internal audit / internal control, in both financial and operational processes.

Supply Chain

Graduates looking to excel as supply chain and operations consultants need to develop a diverse set of skills that blend technical knowledge with strategic thinking and interpersonal abilities. These skills are crucial for navigating the complexities of supply chains and contributing to the success of an organisation. Desirable Key skills include:

• Analytical Skills: Interpreting data and optimising systems.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with supply chain software and technologies like AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), and blockchain.
• Problem-Solving: Innovating and resolving operational issues.
• Project Management: Overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Communication: Articulating ideas and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Working effectively within teams and with clients.
• Adaptability: Adjusting to new challenges and business landscapes.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding sector-specific dynamics and regulations.
• Process Improvement: Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Strategic Thinking: Crafting and executing supply chain strategies.
• Customer Focus: Prioritising customer needs and satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Sustainability: Integrating eco-friendly practices into supply chain decisions.

Apply today!

We aim to create a diverse workplace, which contributes to our objective of building a better working world. We are looking for people from all academic backgrounds – including business, science, engineering, arts, humanities, health, law, and more.

Building a better working world. Starting with yours.

Applications close 23rd October 2024.