EY Parthenon - Manager or Senior Manager - Strategy and Transaction Execution

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon offers corporate, government and private equity clients professional strategy and transaction advice and services, from corporate, commercialisation or new market entry strategy, to the strategic analysis phase of the transaction lifecycle, through to deal execution, transaction integration and post deal value creation. The goal is to create value for EY clients, people and society more broadly at the intersection of strategy, transaction services and transformation. 

 Strategy and Transaction Execution is a dedicated team within the EY-Parthenon division that helps clients achieve their strategic objectives in strategic transformations, acquisitions and divestments.

 We cover a wide range of operational aspects in a strategic journey or transaction, including strategy facilitation, value creation, synergy assessments, separation readiness and support, operational due diligence, supporting the integration or separation process, and subsequently setting our clients up for post deal strategic transformation. With an unrivalled track record in the industry, you will have the opportunity to be part of the largest dedicated integrations, separations and transformation practice in Oceania.

 We are part of a rapidly growing, specialised team in EY Australia that stands out for a few reasons:

• We are the largest dedicated integrations and separations practice in Australia

• We combine both strategic, operational and transaction experience
• We attract and retain leading talent by providing opportunities to work on high-profile M&A transactions and strategic transformations in a supportive environment
• EY-Parthenon practice has ranked first in Oceania for the past 11 consecutive years in Mergermarket’s Accountant Advisor league tables on highest value and volume of deals

This is a hybrid position based in Boorloo – Perth.

 Your key responsibilities 

 As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will support and deliver small-medium sized projects or components of large-scale complex projects. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Manage client engagement teams

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrations, carve-outs, and other types of transaction engagements
• Work on a wide range of strategy engagements, performing market research, stakeholder engagement, structured thinking and strategy facilitation processes
• Apply your project execution skills, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation
• Analyse and evaluate operating models and financial information
• Develop effective client relationships at the appropriate client level and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products
• Identifying key client risks and issues, and mitigating these ahead of time
• Work across all functions of the business and during the implementation phase, touch areas of the whole organisation.
• Reporting directly to Directors and Partners

 Skills and attributes for success  
 

We have a wide range of clients and projects of different sizes, industries and regions. As a result, we value diversity of background, skills and experience in our team.

• 5+ years of experience
• Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations
• Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Driven, but with high EQ  
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strategy, transaction or organisational transformation experience

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 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 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. 

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

Please be advised that our offices in Oceania will be closed from 19 December and will reopen in early January. As a result, there will be a delay in responding to applications during this period. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you for considering a career with EY.

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