Manager - Transaction Analytics

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

We are disrupting the traditional financial due diligence model through our use of data analytics and advanced technology tools. We help our clients through the process of acquiring or divesting assets to meet their strategic goals. As we work across multiple sectors and regions, the nature of our work often provides the opportunity to work on complex assignments that involve working with colleagues across a variety of disciplines, countries and service lines.

Our core work is during the exciting and high speed financial due diligence phase of an M&A process. Using data and analytics in due diligence to assess the target company’s financial performance and business projections, we can identify opportunities and risks that will have an impact on the final value of the asset. We have to clearly communicate our findings to our clients, their banks and their investors. The Transaction Analytics team are integrated with and work alongside the core due diligence teams to provide additional deeper insights and challenge value drivers with innovative solutions and advanced digital capabilities.

Companies are collecting more data with a plethora of sources beyond standard financial accounts including everything from geolocation data to social media posts. Our expertise and challenge is to use data analytics at speed in due diligence to identify and understand trends that would otherwise be hidden!

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

Join EY in the Netherlands and craft a career as unique as you are. Engage into thought-provoking and high-impact engagements that shape market dynamics. We seek bright, curious, analytical and creative collaborators, with a unique voice and outlook that can contribute to our growth and evolution. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

Given the speed of deals, you will be working across multiple projects alongside experienced financial due diligence (FDD) professionals. You will have the opportunity to continue to develop your skills to perform financial due diligence alongside technical training in a range of situations and sectors.  When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team with the growing opportunity to reach out to other teams in the commercial and strategy divisions.

You will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. You will project manage teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within Transaction Diligence and other departments in EY both in the Netherlands and internationally to form multi-disciplinary teams. You will gather, verify and assess information to formulate views as well as plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.

In addition, you will:

•    Plan and monitor the progress of the team
•    Share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department
•    Build on and develop internal and external networks through personal contacts
•    Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients
•    Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service framework)
•    Be a true business advisor to the client and establish yourself as a key client contact

Our clients are typically Private Equity and corporates of varying sizes. As we continue to grow the team you will have the opportunity to build out your own client relationships and internal networks to share knowledge or build a sector-specific profile.

We heavily encourage continued learning and constant innovation so our business tomorrow will be a revolution of our business today

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

At EY-Parthenon, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. Our values of integrity, respect, and excellence guide us in everything we do.

To be successful in this role we typically see: 

•    Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience (including financial due diligence experience) 
•    Understanding of data manipulation and integration analytic tools (e.g. Alteryx, SQL, Excel)
•    Passion to provide high quality service to your clients
•    Experience with leading teams and working in a high paced transaction environment with a solid understanding of how Analytics can bring value throughout the transaction life cycle, and you’re excited to coach and teach others
•    Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau) and experience in advanced analytics languages (Python, SQL, R)
•    An ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent qualification would be a plus

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What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

We offer you an attractive employment package that rewards individual and team achievements:
•    Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep and mindset, a discount at Healthcity and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court. 
•    Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
•    Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard.
•    Pension scheme: you will start building a pension capital immediately upon joining EY. Each month, a premium is allocated to your pension account with our pension provider. You also have the option to voluntarily contribute additional funds to your pension

To learn more about working at EY, please visit the following link: What it's like to work here | EY - Netherlands  

The Office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

Our hiring process consists of a few key steps. After reviewing your CV, we will schedule an introductory call to get to know each other better and address practical matters. Next, you'll have the option to have an informal coffee chat with a team member, providing an opportunity to learn more about our organization. An online assessment will be administered to evaluate relevant skills and knowledge. Subsequently, a first interview will assess team fit and personality. If successful, a second interview will involve a case study. Finally, a Partner interview will take place, where you'll have the chance to engage with our leadership. Upon successful completion of the process, we will extend a formal offer to join our team.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.