Senior Consultant -Mergers and Acquisition EY Parthenon

The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

As a Senior Consultant in our Mergers & Acquisitions team based in our Melbourne office, you’ll join a high performing team that provides strategic and tactical advice to privately owned, publicly listed, and private equity clients through all stages of the sale or purchase of a business or asset.  

M&A is part of EY’s Parthenon service line providing lead advisory services.  This role is offered on a full-time basis.

Your key responsibilities

·       Be involved in all stages of the transaction process from deal origination through to completion, including preparation of marketing materials, buyer research, valuation analysis, and due diligence preparation and coordination. 

·       Prepare industry research and market mapping to assist in identifying potential new clients or targets for private equity and corporate buyers. 

·       Assist in building financial data books and analysing financial models.  

·       Contribute to engagement planning and project management ensure that deliverables meet the project timetable. 

·       Build strong client relationships and engage with transaction stakeholders and advisers. 

Skills and attributes for success

·       Two to five years’ full time work experience.

·       Prior transaction experience (due diligence or M&A) would be beneficial, or otherwise demonstrating transferrable skills

·       Bachelor level academic qualification(s) in accounting, commerce, finance or law. 

Other backgrounds will also be considered. The team and EY is supportive of the successful candidate undertaking post graduate education, including the CA or applied finance programs. 

·       Strong numeracy, and written and verbal communication skills. 

·       A positive attitude, curiosity to learn and desire to contribute to a highly motivated team. 

·       Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 

·       The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.  

·       A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 

What we offer you

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more  about careers at EY-Parthenon.

·       Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment

·       Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

·       A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

·       Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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