EY-Parthenon Assistant Director – Financial Diligence, TMT
The TMT team at EY-Parthenon has exciting opportunities. You'll work with a high‑performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of high‑profile transactions with leading Corporate and Private Equity clients undertaking Financial Diligence. You will gain a diverse range of stretching experiences that provide continuous learning and development opportunities and a great sense of achievement.
The opportunity
At EY-Parthenon, we combine transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance to deliver real‑world value. We reimagine strategic consulting with deep functional and sector expertise, AI‑powered technology and an investor mindset. We partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments to drive growth. Working with leading private‑equity clients and global teams offers opportunities for exposure, client influence and future career progression, with potential travel within the UK and internationally.
Your key responsibilities
In your role as an Assistant Director, you will understand key revenue, profitability drivers, co‑develop approaches with clients, agree on value measurements, and provide insights, conclusions and advice. You will project‑manage teams, collaborate with all members, and build internal and external networks across the Financial Diligence and broader TMT service lines.
- Understand the drivers and equity story for the target business.
- Use your sector skills to plan engagements, scope work and monitor team progress.
- Share technical knowledge and support the team and department.
- Act as a business advisor delivering sector‑specific advice and maintain strong client contact.
- Build internal and external networks through personal contacts.
- Understand EY’s capabilities and identify opportunities to sell additional services.
- Play a role in business‑plan initiatives (e.g., key accounts, recruitment, client service framework).
- Take responsibility for learning and development, coach others, and participate in feedback.
Skills and attributes for success
- Experience within the TMT sector, ideally with a sub‑sector specialisation.
- Desire to work on transformational deals with global clients.
- Ability to gather, verify and analyse information to formulate conclusions.
- Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables (written reports, presentations, client discussions).
- Supportive culture for junior members, assisting their development.
To qualify for the role you must have
- TMT sector knowledge 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).
- A passion to provide high‑quality service to clients.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Project management skills.
- Effective time management, able to remain calm under pressure.
- Team‑player ability to build relationships at all levels across the firm.
What we look for
We require a dedication to working with EY-Parthenon TMT colleagues as part of a high‑performing sector team. Curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and confidence to speak up when improvement opportunities arise are essential. A blend of technical knowledge and communication skills will make this role a good fit.
What we offer
We provide future‑focused skills development, state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions. With over 25,000 professionals in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive culture that values wellbeing, empowers diverse thinking and delivers impact for clients worldwide.
