EY Parthenon - Senior Consultant or Manager - Transaction Diligence - Financial Services

The Opportunity

At EY‑Parthenon, we work at the intersection of strategy, transactions and value creation, advising corporates, private equity investors and governments on their most critical investment decisions. Our Transaction Diligence team goes beyond traditional diligence — partnering with investors and management teams to shape investment theses, assess value creation opportunities and influence deal outcomes across the full transaction lifecycle.

As a Senior Consultant or Manager, you will work on complex buy‑side and sell‑side transactions for private equity funds and strategic acquirers, supporting some of the most active dealmakers in the Australian and global markets. You will be trusted to lead key workstreams, challenge management assumptions, identify value drivers and risks, and translate financial analysis into clear, commercial insights that inform valuation and deal structure.

This is an opportunity for experienced transaction professionals who want to move beyond execution‑focused diligence and play a more commercial, investor‑led advisory role on transactions.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant / Manager, you will:

• Lead and deliver financial due diligence engagements on acquisitions and disposals for private equity investors and strategic corporate buyers.
• Own and review detailed analysis of historical and forecast financial performance, including quality of earnings, working capital, cash flow dynamics, and key commercial drivers.
• Conduct and lead management interviews, critically assess assumptions, and identify deal‑critical risks, upside opportunities and value creation levers.
• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, decision‑useful insights that directly influence valuation, deal structure and investment decisions.
• Prepare and review high‑quality, executive‑level deliverables, including diligence reports, investment committee materials and board‑ready summaries.
• Manage engagement economics, timelines and stakeholders, and coordinate cross‑functional EY teams (strategy, tax, modelling, SPA, integration) to deliver an integrated transaction solution.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, contributing to capability uplift and a high‑performance, deal‑driven culture.

Skills and Attributes for success 

• A bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics preferred
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence, M&A advisory and corporate finance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering buy‑side and/or sell‑side FDD engagements, with exposure to private equity and complex transactions.
• A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or international equivalent
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills 

Note: While candidates may have started their careers in audit, this role is best suited to professionals who have already transitioned into transaction‑focused roles and have hands‑on experience delivering financial due diligence in a deal environment.

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    

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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