Executive, Operational Due Diligence, Strategy & Execution, EY-Parthenon, Belfast

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.

Key Responsibilities

• You will advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions.
• Your role will involve developing experience across a range of different types of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and IT due diligence, carve-out planning), post-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking) and restructuring (e.g. rapid cost reduction).
• A commercial mind-set is key to this consulting-based role.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Project Management – be part of project teams comprising colleagues from our transactions and advisory practices.
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to really help add value to our clients.
• Business Development - assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations, and attending meetings with clients to help sell work.
• Learning - Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.
• Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Specialism in at least two of these areas: Professional services / consulting; Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience; or Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements, and understand the implications of findings to client strategy.

Ideally you’ll also have

• Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
• Strong team participation skills, particularly in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, coupled with the ability to coach and mentor juniors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
• Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work, internal business and practice development projects.

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful transaction team. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly over a number of client deals across the UK and Globally.

What we offer you

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 and to help build a better working world.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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