EY Parthenon (Senior) Manager merger integrations and carve-out TSE

Join the EY-Parthenon team 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.  

The opportunity - What future are you building towards? 
In the realm of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, the stakes could not be higher. Whether it's a strategic bolt-on or a transformative deal, the decisions made today shape the corporate landscapes of tomorrow. At EY-Parthenon, we empower our private equity and corporate clients to make fact-based, informed and forward-thinking choices to help achieve their most ambitious objectives. In this role you operate at the intersection of strategy, operations and technology, delivering a suite of services that includes transaction strategy, (operational) due diligence and value creation, divestitures and integrations all while delivering tangible outcomes for our clients across various industries.  

• You will work together with a tight-knit team that is similar in their ambitions and diverse in their personal, academic and professional experiences and background. 

• You will immerse yourself in the world of corporates, private equity, and portfolio companies, playing a key role in pivotal M&A activities and organizational transformations. 

• The role will allow you to steer projects from their nascent stages to delivery, developing strategic advice and crafting outcomes that resonate with our clients. Your leadership will not only direct but also inspire your team, cultivating strong client alliances along the way. 

• You can expect to receiving support from an environment where collaboration is the norm, with colleagues who excel in their fields and a mentor who is dedicated to your continuous growth through constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development. 
   

Your key responsibilities - How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world? 

As a (Senior) Manager you will lead and contribute to projects of strategic importance that are challenging in scale and scope. Your business acumen, analytical prowess, and interpersonal skills will be crucial in high-stakes situations, guiding clients through in pre-deal and post-deal phases, divestitures, mergers, integrations and (operational) due diligence and value creation. In your role, you will: 

• Drive analyses, design, and implementation of solutions including performance analysis, review and design of the operating models and cost structures, separation complexity, synergy business cases or stranded costs  

• Lead clients and their teams through the transaction cycle while forging and upholding client agreements on goals, strategies, and actionable plans and securing commitment to drive tangible results for our clients 

• Direct and inspire your team in tackling challenges, fostering a unified approach to problem-solving and effective project delivery 

• Provide intellectual and thought leadership to the team to ensure the highest quality output 

• Contribute to business development, develop your own internal and external network and market our services 

• Cultivate a collaborative culture and contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. 

To qualify for the role 

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: 

• A minimum of 5 (manager) or 7 years (senior manager) relevant M&A experience or corporate transformations, preferably from corporate M&A teams, strategy consulting or big 4 firms 

• Knowledge of and experience with operational aspects of M&A including due diligence, planning, synergies, value creation and / or post close transformation 

• A Master’s degree in a Science, Engineering or Business Administration related field 

• An aptitude for qualitative and quantitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance 

• Being an energetic, curious and strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of the clients we serve 

• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with sound reasoning, preferably in client facing roles 

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing) in English is a must, any other language including Dutch is a plus 

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impactful change, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team in Amsterdam! 

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client's location, or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year)

  • Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the position) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month

  • Time off: you are entitled to 34 vacation days per year when full-time employed and you have the option to purchase additional days.

  • Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation

  • Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle through a monthly deduction from your gross salary (the purchase cost is spread over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement

  • 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 several 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.