Senior Executive (Manager), EYP, Strategy & Execution, Financial Restructuring, London & Regional

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

EY’s Financial Restructuring (FR) team in London is one of the leading teams of its kind in the market, working with stressed and challenged businesses. FR is part of EY’s Strategy & Transactions business, working with companies and stakeholders at times of change, and often at an exciting pace. Our clients can be companies, government bodies or financial stakeholders like lenders or shareholders. They might be on the brink of a crisis, or simply looking to build greater resilience into their business. In FR we work closely with our clients to deliver the financial and organisational solutions that enable them to adapt and succeed or minimise the downside risks that they are facing.

Your Key Responsibilities

• As a Senior Executive (Manager) in FR, you could be involved in all types of work looking at the things that drive a company’s performance or strategies to turn it around or restructure it.
• You may be analysing financial forecasts and preparing reports on your findings, interviewing client teams, or executing restructuring procedures.
• You will be active in establishing and nurturing relationships – both inside EY with different specialist teams across the firm, and externally.
• You will fit into our positive learning culture from day one, bringing your existing skills/knowledge and coaching people where relevant.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Financial analysis and scenario modelling to support decision making and execution.
• Commercial acumen – using knowledge and insight gained from other client work.
• Ability to identify key issues and flag them to seniors, with suggestions for next steps.
• Competent at translating analysis into content for written reports for clients.
• Ability to share technical and other knowledge with the team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics.
• Adapt well to change and have a flexible and positive approach.
• Desire to support the people development of FR.
• Proactive in seeking formal and informal learning and training opportunities.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Track record within a recognised Restructuring or Transactions team for a minimum of 5 years.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience of working on independent business reviews and formal corporate insolvencies.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Appreciation of the sensitivity and heightened risk of working with distressed situations.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, ambitious, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful transaction team. Being a collaborative team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly throughout a period of growth within FR.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.