Assistant Director (Senior Manager), CFO Advisory, TSE, EY-Parthenon, London

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The opportunity

Join our CFO Advisory team within the Transaction Strategy and Execution practice. We are looking for self-starters passionate about driving value for CFOs across sectors including Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility, Energy, Health Science & Wellness, and Private Equity.

The CFO practice at EY comprises a diverse team with deep specialisms from consulting to broader finance experience across various industries. This rapidly growing team focuses on transactions, supporting clients throughout the capital lifecycle. We are expanding our CFO advisory services to deliver greater client value, leveraging EY's extensive expertise.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assistant Director (Senior Manager) in our TSE team, you will assist in business origination activities, including pitches and presentations to help secure work. You will operate in a transaction environment with tight M&A timeframes and demands. Your role will involve core client delivery responsibilities, leading team efforts and supporting the engagement partner.

You will be part of a team that:

• Advises on the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the finance function and CFO priorities.
• Provides guidance on integration challenges, separation issues, and ownership changes (public to private and vice versa).
• Conducts operational due diligence and value creation activities, including P&L optimization, maturity assessments, and designing models for scale and cost reduction.

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Have over 8 years of experience in industry roles in core finance areas (e.g., FP&A, Financial Control, Business Partnering, CFO roles) or transaction/finance function consulting with a Big 4 or management consultancy.
• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Possess strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience as a change agent in previous roles.

The following will be an advantage:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Decision-making skills.
• Experience leading and supporting teams.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Commercial curiosity and a commitment to learning.

What we look for

• Team players eager to learn and develop new skills while applying their existing experience for clients.
• Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, rewarding, and fun environment.
• People excited by professional services and the opportunities at EY.