EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Finance - Director - Multiple Locations

About the role

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute buy side and sell side projects, focusing on the CFO agenda and Finance function.
• Lead projects across sectors, collaborating with client service teams to develop and execute transaction strategies.
• Engage in a variety of engagements, from pre-deal operational planning to post-deal integration planning, tracking, etc.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of and experience in the Finance function (e.g., accounting, reporting, budgeting and planning, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, financial systems).
• Develop deal strategies, prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people.
• Address client challenges and deliver tailored solutions using problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in Finance integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs including transaction strategy, operating model, org design, synergies, transition services agreements (TSAs), etc.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the Finance function (e.g., accounting, reporting, budgeting and planning, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, financial systems), and significant management consulting experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex business environments and synthesize solutions for integration/divestiture challenges.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Qualifications

• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.