EY & Executive Birmingham 

United Kingdom, England, Birmingham 

191192995

• Completing on 43deals in the first half of 2021 with a combined deal value of £21bn
• Commitment to the Diversity and Inclusiveness agenda, fostering a culture of belonging and pursuing a range of initiatives which attract and retain a wide pool of talent to our business
• Recognised through awards including Mergermarket European Mid-Market Financial Adviser of the Year Award 2023
• Advising on a number of high-profile, innovative and pioneering deals including:
• the sale of Ritter Courivaud, as a carve-out from Tesco/Booker Plc to Musgrave Group
• the sale of Fencor Packaging to VPK Packaging; and
• the sale of Adare SEC to Mail Metrics.

Your key responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of transaction marketing materials and other client deliverables;
• Valuation analysis and calculation using market practice methodology, including undertaking sensitivity/scenario analysis; analysis of financial data
• Deal management and management of key stakeholders on projects, including other advisors
• Commercial and financial advice on key contracts forming part of the transaction, and negotiation with project stakeholders
• Support in the development and maintenance of client relationships, including pitch/proposal preparation, presentation to clients, origination and marketing initiatives and account pursuit

To qualify for the role you must have

• High degree of personal drive and motivation to enhance your own knowledge and succeed
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; highly competent in Microsoft Office
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (financial modelling capability is also favoured)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, organisations and clients, whilst working under pressure, across multiple projects and to tight deadlines
• Educated to degree level

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior experience of working in and/or a passion for M&A practice, which may also include specific sectors within transactions
• Committed to business development and able to identify opportunities to deliver the best value.
• Advanced professional financial qualification (e.g. ACA, CFA, MBA.)

What we look for

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, and with EY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please note

Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness