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Assistant Director - M&A Analytics - London or Birmingham
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
Join the fastest growing and most innovative deal analytics team in the UK. We are disrupting the traditional financial due diligence model through our use of data analytics and advanced technology tools. Our core work is during the financial due diligence phase of an M&A process. Using data and analytics, we assess the target company's financial performance and business projections, identifying opportunities and risks that will impact the final value of the asset. We communicate our findings to clients, their banks, and investors.
Your key responsibilities
* Work across multiple projects alongside experienced financial due diligence (FDD) professionals.
* Understand key business drivers and co-develop approaches with clients.
* Project manage teams and form strong internal links within Transaction Diligence and other departments.
* Gather, verify, and assess information to formulate views.
* Plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including reports and presentations.
* Share knowledge with your team and department.
* Build internal and external networks through personal contacts.
* Identify opportunities to sell additional services to clients.
* Act as a key client contact and business advisor.
What we look for
* Innovative, entrepreneurial individuals eager to learn.
Skills and attributes for success
* Financial and commercial acumen to understand client challenges.
* Ability to gather, verify, and assess information to formulate conclusions.
* Strong attention to detail with a logical approach.
* Experience in planning, preparing, and reviewing deliverables.
* Teamwork and communication skills.
* Ability to communicate key messages to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Business development focus with clients and in innovation.
To qualify for the role, you must have
* Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience.
* Understanding of data manipulation and integration analytic tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, Excel).
* Excitement to learn and share knowledge.
* A passion for providing high-quality service to clients.
* Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
* Extensive experience in stakeholder and client communication.
Ideally, you'll also have
* ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
* Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).
* Experience in advanced analytics languages (Python, SQL, R).
* Experience of leading teams in a high-paced transaction environment.
* Effective time management skills.
* Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:
* Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Opportunity to study for an MBA with Hult University.
* Success as defined by you: We provide the tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
* Transformative leadership: Gain insights, coaching, and confidence to be a leader.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to help others.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
Apply now.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, our flexible working arrangements can help you achieve a lifestyle balance.
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