EY Parthenon - Senior Consultant or Manager - Strategy and Execution

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   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.    Strategy and Transaction Execution is a market leading team within the EY-Parthenon division that helps clients define and achieve their strategic objectives in acquisitions, divestments and strategic transformations.   We cover a wide range of operational aspects in a transaction from deal inception, execution and through to longer-term transformation. Our services include operational due diligence, operating model design, synergy assessments, integration and separation strategy, planning & implementation. In addition, we identify value creation opportunities driven by transactions and AI, reviewing our client’s strategy and operating model changes to optimise their cost structures.   With an unrivalled track record in the industry, you will have the opportunity to be part of the largest dedicated integrations and separations practice in Oceania.   We are part of a growing, specialised team in EY Australia that stands out for a few reasons:

We are the largest dedicated integrations and separations practice in Australia We combine strategic, operational and transaction experience We attract and retain leading talent by providing opportunities to work on high-profile M&A transactions in a supportive environment EY-Parthenon practice has ranked first in Oceania for the past 12 consecutive years in Mergermarket’s Accountant Advisor league tables on highest value and volume of deals

As an experienced Senior Consultant or Manager, you will become part of an established team that values innovative thinking and provides you with the tools to design a career path as unique as you are.   This is a hybrid position based in Naam – Melbourne.   Your key responsibilities

Define and implement value creation, transformation and transaction strategy Analyse and evaluate operating models and financial information Identify key client risks, issues and mitigate these ahead of time Develop and present key deliverables to clients Conduct research and analysis into key sectors and clients Support in business development activities Collaborate widely with the broader EY-Parthenon division and other teams within EY

Skills and attributes for success     Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

3+ years of experience Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and with leveraging AI tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients Driven, but with high EQ    Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Transaction or organisational transformation experience is a plus

What we offer you     At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180