Senior Manager - Business Valuation - EY-Parthenon

The Opportunity

Join our elite Valuation Modelling and Economics (VME) division within the Strategy and Transactions (SaT) sector. As a pivotal leader in a global network of over 10,000 experts across 100 nations, you will provide high-level counsel to clients on capital preservation, optimization, acquisition, and investment strategies. Our SaT service line encompasses specialized groups such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and Valuation, Modelling and Economics. 

As our Senior Manager, you’ll guide clients through complex valuation challenges in diverse scenarios, including transactions, portfolio evaluations, restructurings, and strategic development, often aiding in commercial, financial reporting, tax, regulatory, or strategic issues. 

• Lead small, focused project teams in conducting comprehensive valuations of businesses and intangible assets for management planning, M&A, tax, financial reporting, and dispute resolution. 

• Assume full responsibility for project delivery, acting as the principal manager for the creation of valuation reports, and executing intricate financial modelling and analysis. 

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple valuation engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery within project timelines and budgets.
• Develop and review complex financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option pricing analyses.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing expectations, delivering high-quality service, and providing insightful solutions to complex valuation issues.
• Conduct industry and market research to support valuation assumptions and conclusions. Stay abreast of industry trends that may impact client valuations.
• Provide technical guidance on valuation methodologies and assumptions. Review and ensure the quality of work produced by the valuation team.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within the firm. Develop and deliver training to enhance the skills of the valuation team.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Participate in client proposals and presentations to expand the valuation practice.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through delegation and providing on-the-job training. Foster an inclusive and innovative team environment.

What we look for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go. 

• Exceptional leadership, business development, communication and team collaboration skills are essential. 
• A bachelor's degree with roughly 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience. 
• An academic background in finance, economics, accounting, or business, with a proven track record in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. 
• Hands-on experience with a variety of valuation methodologies (e.g., market comparables, discounted cash flow) for assorted applications. 
• Proficiency in financial modelling using MS Excel and similar platforms is highly preferred. 
• Prior experience in leading and performing valuations for accounting or tax engagements. 

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.  

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