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The opportunity  

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. 

We are seeking for a high performing corporate finance manager to join our growing Corporate Finance/M&A Transaction Diligence team; 
 
The Corporate Finance/M&A Transaction Diligence team aims to assist clients, both private equity firms and corporate clients, throughout the whole transaction process. While traditional M&A financial due diligence is a key element of the service, transaction support is much broader, incorporating assistance with business plan assessment, including support to the transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion integration as well as data analytics services. 

Your key responsibilities   

• Performing financial due diligence procedures relating to the sale and purchase of companies and businesses together with your project team. You will do this with a view to identifying risks of importance that are relevant to the perception of a contemplated M&A transaction. 

• Identifying and understanding the key business drivers and providing value to the client through our services and the deliverables we produce. 

• Gathering, verifying and analyzing information, and formulating views and conclusions, and driving this process. 

• Analyzing key valuation considerations such as underlying EBITDA, working capital requirements and net financial debt to bridge Enterprise and Equity Value 

• Analyzing working capital requirements and seasonality relative to proposed target levels. 

• Liaising regularly with the target as well as the client at all levels; 

• Coordinating with other advisors/investors (e.g. legal, lenders, investment bankers) 

• Supporting the buyer’s negotiating position and purchase price adjustments. 

• Providing input to purchase and debt agreements and other related documents. 

• Participating in / concluding the preparation of deliverables including reports, presentations and discussions with the client. 

• Working closely with members of the team, sharing responsibility for the project, providing support, and communicating all issues, conclusions, and the progress made. 

• Provide coaching to others, share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department and draw upon previous experience. 

 Skills and attributes for success  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or other related field from a leading university (Master/MBA is preferred) 

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a relevant domain (audit, strategy, consulting, commercial finance, reporting, investment banking, M&A advisory, etc.) 

• Team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels 

• Project management and excel spread-sheeting skills 

• Excellent analytical and technical ability 

• Excellent presentation and report writing skills. 

• Ability to assist with proposals and other business development efforts. 

• Excellent English 

What we offer you