EY-Parthenon - Manager - Transactions and Corporate Finance - Transaction Diligence

The opportunity

At EY‑Parthenon, we bring together strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance to help organisations make better investment decisions and deliver value that stands up in the real world. Backed by EY’s global scale and deep sector expertise, our teams advise private equity investors, corporates and founders across the full deal lifecycle – from origination through to value creation and exit.

Our Financial Due Diligence team works at the heart of complex transactions, supporting domestic and cross‑border deals across a broad range of sectors. With an investor mindset, advanced analytics and close collaboration with strategy, tax and M&A teams, we deliver insights that directly shape transaction outcomes.

This is a hybrid role based in Boorloo (Perth), offering exposure to national and international transactions while being part of a close‑knit local team.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions, delivering quality of earnings, working capital, net debt and cash flow analyses that support investment decisions.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder interactions, presenting key findings, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, and providing insights throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Lead engagement teams and multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective project management and strong commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Strategy, Tax, M&A, Valuations and Modelling to provide integrated transaction advice for private equity and corporate clients.
• Coach and develop junior team members while contributing to business development activities and the continued growth of the Perth and national Financial Due Diligence practice.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 3 years' experience in Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Services, including a minimum of 12 months operating at Manager level within a Big Four, mid-tier advisory or consulting firm.
• Strong technical expertise across quality of earnings, net debt, working capital, cash flow analysis and broader transaction advisory services.
• Demonstrated experience leading due diligence engagements, managing client relationships and delivering insights to support investment and transaction decisions.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification, supported by a degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen, communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior professionals and thrive in fast-paced deal environments.

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn more. 

• 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 up to 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 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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