EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Finance - Senior Director
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd, Seattle, WA, United States
EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Finance - Senior Director
Location: Seattle
Join EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) practice, where we work on the most complex and high‑profile global transactions for Fortune 500 CFOs across diverse industry sectors. Our seasoned team of buy‑side and sell‑side transaction advisors bring deep sector expertise and functional knowledge to our clients. We develop deal strategies, prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, and advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people.
Your key responsibilities As a Senior Director, you will lead and execute M&A projects focused on the CFO agenda and Finance function, managing projects across sectors and directing client service teams in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will also focus on business and practice development and develop team members to achieve their career goals.
Skills and attributes for success
Project Management – lead project teams comprising of colleagues from across EY.
Business and commercially driven – working in a fast‑paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to clients.
Business Development – drive client pursuits, including presentations and client meetings.
Practice Development – contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
People development – coach and mentor team members to support achievement of their career goals.
Building Relationships – strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
MBA is preferred.
Detailed knowledge of and experience in the Finance function.
Significant M&A management consulting experience.
Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve‑outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Experience in one or more of: general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, planning, order‑to‑cash, and procure‑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).
Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts, prioritize effectively on projects and adapt quickly to new challenges.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships both internally and externally.
Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
Must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to the office location for this position.
Willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary; travel may be required beyond the work location based on client and project needs.
Ideal to have
A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
Some additional industry experience.
Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $250,000 to $290,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial and emotional well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate‑related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Join EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) practice, where we work on the most complex and high‑profile global transactions for Fortune 500 CFOs across diverse industry sectors. Our seasoned team of buy‑side and sell‑side transaction advisors bring deep sector expertise and functional knowledge to our clients. We develop deal strategies, prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, and advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people.
Your key responsibilities As a Senior Director, you will lead and execute M&A projects focused on the CFO agenda and Finance function, managing projects across sectors and directing client service teams in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will also focus on business and practice development and develop team members to achieve their career goals.
Skills and attributes for success
Project Management – lead project teams comprising of colleagues from across EY.
Business and commercially driven – working in a fast‑paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to clients.
Business Development – drive client pursuits, including presentations and client meetings.
Practice Development – contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
People development – coach and mentor team members to support achievement of their career goals.
Building Relationships – strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
MBA is preferred.
Detailed knowledge of and experience in the Finance function.
Significant M&A management consulting experience.
Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve‑outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Experience in one or more of: general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, planning, order‑to‑cash, and procure‑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).
Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts, prioritize effectively on projects and adapt quickly to new challenges.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships both internally and externally.
Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
Must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to the office location for this position.
Willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary; travel may be required beyond the work location based on client and project needs.
Ideal to have
A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
Some additional industry experience.
Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $250,000 to $290,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial and emotional well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate‑related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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