EY Parthenon Consultant - Transactions and Corporate Finance - Transaction Diligence

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking Consultants/Senior Consultants in Sydney. The role involves participating in due diligence engagements, managing projects, and identifying business development opportunities. Candidates should hold a degree in accounting or finance and possess a strong work ethic. The firm offers career development and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development

Responsibilities

• Participate in due diligence engagements for acquisitions or disposals.
• Project manage information flows and manage stakeholders.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners.

Skills

A strong work ethic

Ability to adapt to new challenges

Collaboration in team environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics

Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent

Job description

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: 9 Sept 2025

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.

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.

Please note: We're currently hiring Consultants/Senior Consultants for both our Sydney and Melbourne offices. Please let us know if you have a location preference.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers. This includes analysing financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records, conducting interviews with management, preparing/evaluating pro forma financial information, and identifying issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring.
• Project manage information flows and manage key stakeholders. Based on your analysis, write up your findings and recommendations to ensure clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Directors on proposals and new business opportunities. This involves drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships, and demonstrating knowledge of client business.

Skills and attributes for success

• A bachelors or master's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or international equivalent
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment

What we offer you

• Career development:
• Flexible work arrangements:
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Salary:

Acknowledgement of Country

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values.