Assistant Director - Financial Diligence (TMT) - EY-Parthenon London

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The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance deliver 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. Continuing change and growth within all components of the TMT sector, combined with market‑leading credentials, means we have successfully achieved continued double‑digit growth with lots of further greenfield opportunities.

Our core work is due diligence – assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. You will have exposure to our high‑profile global and leading large‑cap private equity clients. As you develop relationships with our team, you will have real client influence and a platform for your future.

Your Key Responsibilities

• In your role as an Assistant Director, you will have responsibility for understanding the key revenue, profitability and business drivers, co‑developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
• You will project‑manage teams and work closely with all members, as well as forming strong internal links within the Financial Diligence and wider TMT sub‑service lines in EY both in the UK and internationally to create multi‑disciplinary teams.
• You will gather, verify and assess information to formulate views, and plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.
• Understand the drivers and equity story for the target business.
• Use your sector skills and experience to plan engagements, scopes and monitor the progress of the team.
• Share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department.
• Be a true business advisor, delivering sector‑specific advice and knowledge to the client and establishing yourself as a key client contact.
• Build on and develop internal and external networks through personal contacts.
• Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients.
• Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service framework).
• Take responsibility for your own learning and development, provide coaching/support to others, and participate in upward feedback.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience within and excitement for the TMT sector, ideally with a sub‑sector specialisation.
• Desire to work on transformational deals with global clients.
• Be able to gather, verify and analyse information to formulate views/conclusions.
• Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.
• Offer a supportive culture to junior members of the team, assisting their development.

To qualify for the role you must have

• TMT sector knowledge and experience and accounting experience.
• Business Development experience.
• Preferred ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience (including financial due diligence experience).
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written.
• Have project management skills.
• Be an effective time manager, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels across the firm.

What We Look For

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your EY-Parthenon TMT colleagues as part of a high‑performing sector team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What We Offer

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future‑focused skills development that equips you with state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritises your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross‑cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe.