Strategy and Transactions - EY Parthenon - Transaction Strategy & Execution - Finance M&A - Director

Company: Ernst & Young
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Strategy and Transactions - EY Parthenon - Transaction Strategy & Execution - Finance M&A - Director Competitivebusiness today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Directorwithin EY-Parthenon you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of ourdiversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront ofhigh-profile transactions. The EY- Parthenon sub-serviceline comprises three competencies:--Strategy; Transaction Strategy and Execution; and Turnaround andRestructuring Strategy. EY-Parthenon -Transaction Strategy and Execution has a market-leading proposition to create and maximize valuefor our clients, whether they are acquiring or divesting assets, or undertakingoperational restructuring. The opportunity TransactionStrategy and Execution - Finance M&A works on the most complex and high-profileglobal transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. Weadvise CFO's of Fortune 500 companies as they undertake complex mergers,acquisitions, and divestitures. We are agroup of highly experienced professionals with a background in M&A, Finance,and Strategy who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring awealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we developintegration strategies, prepare and execute separation and integration plans,identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on riskmitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people. You will join one of the fastest growingpractices at EY and in the industry where you will find plenty of opportunitiesfor your professional growth and development. Your key responsibilities As a Director in Transaction Strategy and Execution - Finance M&A, you will be a vital member of the practice managing and executing M&Aprojects, focused on the CFO agenda and Finance function. Y ou'll execute andmanage projects across sectors, supporting our client service team indeveloping and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role willalso involve developing experience across a range of different type ofengagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and carve-out planning) andpost-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking. Having a commercial mind-set iskey to this consulting based role. Skills and attributes for success Project Management - bepart of project teams comprising colleagues from across EY. Business andCommercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strongbusiness acumen to drive value to our clients. Business Development -assist in aspects of pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Practice Development - Contributeto our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on ourteam as a great place to work. Learning - Learn anddevelop 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, adviceand support to key decision makers. To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
• MBA is preferred. Detailed knowledge of and experience in the Finance function. Significant management consulting experience. Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/orcarve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitativeanalysis. Experience in one or more of the following: general accounting,financial reporting, budgeting, planning, order-to-cash, and purchase-to-pay.
  • Knowledge of and experience with financial information systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Cognos and/or other common systems.
  • Experience in financial process benchmarking, finance organization design, process redesign, shared services, process outsourcing and/or transition service agreements (TSA). E xperience leading and managing incomplex business environments. The ability to synthesizeapproaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts. The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adaptquickly to new challenges and concepts. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to developlong-lasting relationships both internally and externally. Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex datainto meaningful insights. Mustbe willing and able to travel up to 80% on short notice. Ideally, you'll also have A proven record of excellence in a mergers oracquisitions transactions role. Some additional industry experience. Experience gained within another large professionalservices organization. Established networking skills in a relevant industry. What we look for We're interested in talentedprofessionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and thinkcreatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If youhave an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges,this role is for you. What working at EY offers Weoffer--a--competitive--compensation--package where you'll berewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring toour business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical anddental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid timeoff plus 12 observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed tosupport your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
    • Support and--coaching--from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
    • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
    • The freedom and--flexibility--to handle your role in a way that's right for you. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax,transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionatepeople in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with aculture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creativefreedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long youstay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate thatyou meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Apply today. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

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