EY Manager - Transaction Strategy Execution 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

901308980

Transaction Strategy and Execution - Manager

We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100-day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

As a Manager within the TSE team, you would be required to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrations, carve-outs, and other types of transaction engagements.

Demonstrate skills in project execution, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation.

Assist in identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas.

Be responsible for fostering an open and inclusive work environment.

Operating model development and design

Qualifications:

Candidates should ideally have either of the below qualifications and experience:

A bachelor's degree (business, finance, supply chain, engineering, computer science or related field, etc.) and approximately 5 years of related work experience; or equivalent work experience

Professional services / consulting experience: from a management consultancy, corporate finance firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate environment

Experience related to transactions (ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience)

Related certification a plus

Other Skills Required:

Strong systems or technology (incl. ERP systems) understanding with ability to make detailed assessments thereof

Ability to make detailed assessments of operations or manufacturing infrastructure

Ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration conflicts

Analytically strong, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy

Ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

This position requires a willingness and ability to travel.

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