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.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.
Hei Oranga Iwi | 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.
As a Manager, you’ll join our Strategy & Transaction Execution practice area within EY Parthenon practice, a dedicated team in EY’s Strategy and Transactions division. We help clients maximise value from their acquisitions and divestments by defining the operational changes required to achieve targeted outcomes. Our expertise spans integration, separation and synergy assessments, separation/integration readiness and support, operational due diligence, value creation, and the integration or separation process execution.
Why EY?
- Industry Leader: Be part of the largest dedicated integration, separation, and transition practice in Oceania.
- Diverse Experience: We combine operational and transaction experience, offering you a unique blend of opportunities.
- High-Profile Projects: Work on high-profile M&A transactions in a supportive environment.
- Top-Ranked Practice: EY’s Strategy and Transactions practice has ranked first in Oceania for the past 11 consecutive years in Merger market’s Accountant Advisor league tables for highest value and volume of deals.
This is hybrid position based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office.
Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities
- Lead a team of junior resources to deliver engagements from end-to-end.
- Manage client relationships across the engagement lifecycle.
- Develop market perspectives and other business development materials.
- Analyse and evaluate operating models and financial information.
- Identify key operational, integration, and separation issues for further analysis.
- Develop deliverables in a fast-paced environment and present to clients.
- Identify key client risks and issues and mitigate these ahead of time.
Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success
Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
- Diverse Backgrounds: We value diversity of background, skills, and experience in our team.
- Experience: 4+ years in a similar role (e.g., Professional Services, Management Consulting, M&A, or related corporate experience).
- Skills: Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity, and creative thinking.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
- Relationships: Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
- Driven with High EQ: A balance of ambition and emotional intelligence.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bonus: Transaction or organisational transformation experience is a plus.
Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
- Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today
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