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Senior Planner - Senior Associate - 12 month CDD Location: Luxembourg Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Job descriptionRequisition ID: 1756809 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. How will we work better together to build a better working world? Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The opportunity : your next adventure awaits• Understand business demand and coordinate the firm's Audit resources efficiently, with a focus on quality, utilization and timely delivery.• Act as a senior point of contact for planning matters, working closely with engagement teams, managers and leadership to anticipate needs and resolve constraints.• Drive early engagement in the planning process to align people capabilities, availability and engagement requirements, contributing to a positive employee and business experience.What we look for• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We're looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.• You are curious and purpose driven. We're looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.• You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. Qualifications:• You hold a Bachelor's degree in business operations, business administration or similar.• You bring relevant experience in planning, resource management, workforce coordination, project coordination or a similar operational role.• You are process oriented, analytical and detail focused, with the ability to understand complex constraints and translate them into practical solutions.• You are dependable, well organized and flexible. You are comfortable taking ownership, making informed decisions and prioritizing effectively in a fast-moving environment.• You possess strong communication skills and can interact confidently with managers, engagement teams and other stakeholders.• You have strong Excel skills, including working with large data sets, formulas, lookups, pivot tables and structured reporting.• Experience with Power Query, Power BI, macros or other reporting and automation tools is considered an asset.• You have an interest in using AI and digital tools responsibly to improve efficiency, data quality and planning insights.• You are a positive thinker and a team player, able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.• You have a thorough command of MS Office applications, with advanced Excel capability and solid PowerPoint and Word skills.• You are fluent in English.What's in it for you:• Maintain the planning tool and ensure data accuracy, completeness and timely updates across resource bookings, absences, training and engagement changes.• Identify planning conflicts, assess business impact and propose practical solutions or escalation options where required.• Support senior stakeholders with resource allocation decisions by preparing clear analyses, summaries and planning insights.• Contribute to process improvements, including the use of data tools, automation opportunities and AI-enabled solutions to improve planning efficiency.• Support the integration and orientation of new hires by building planning schedules aligned with business needs, development priorities and availability.• Review and approve vacation requests in line with planning constraints, business priorities and general guidelines.• Monitor efficient utilization of auditors' time and highlight risks, gaps or opportunities for improvement.• Act as back-up and knowledge support for other Planning team members, sharing good practices and supporting team continuity.What you can expect:• HR Call• Technical Interview with the Business At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working worldEY 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. Our offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-screening requirements. The candidate acknowledges that all information provided must be accurate
