EY-Parthenon - Senior Consultant - Decision Modelling

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits including flex/

Gender-neutral paid parental leave

Job summary

EY Parthenon’s Valuation Modelling & Economics (VME) division seeks a Senior Consultant for our Decision Modelling team. You will support financial modelling, data analytics and economic analyses across diverse engagements, helping clients with capital strategies, acquisitions and value creation.

Join a global network and grow your market presence with a collaborative, learning-focused culture. You will work hybrid across multiple Australian cities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities with attention to detail.
• Knowledge in venture capital, investment banking, corporate finance or related fields is highly desirable.
• Experience in business development and managing client relationships.
• Strong financial modelling skills with ability to build models from business plans and cash flow.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Model financial statements, conduct data analytics and economic analysis for client engagements.
• Deliver and review modelling work, support decision making and scenario analyses.
• Develop sector-specific expertise aligned with experience and interests.
• Build client relationships and pursue new business opportunities via proposals.
• Mentor junior staff and foster an inclusive, innovative team environment.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Client management

Budget management

VC / Investment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Engineering/Data Science

Job description

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.

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.

Join our Valuation Modelling & Economics (VME) division. As a part of a global network of over 10,000 experts across 100 nations, you will provide high-level counsel to clients on capital preservation, optimization, acquisition, and investment strategies. Our EY Parthenon service line encompasses specialised groups such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and VME.

We’re looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Decision Modelling team in VME during a time of strong growth. As part of our Decision Modelling team, you’ll support the delivery and review of a wide range of decision modelling engagements supporting our clients in making critical business decisions. You will also have the opportunity to grow our market presence and contribute to the winning of work. Working with a wide variety of clients and industries, you’ll gain experience in understanding client issues and building client relationships. In our friendly, collaborative environment, you’ll receive the support, formal training and coaching you need to further progress your career. This hybrid role can be based in Meanjin – Brisbane, Warrang – Sydney, Naarm – Melbourne or Ngambri – Canberra.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll have a primary focus on modelling, financial statement analysis, data analytics, and economic analysis. You’ll spend your time working with team members to deliver and review a wide range of engagements including financial modelling, decision support and transaction analytics, operating cost, income and expenditure analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, scenario analysis, options analysis and cash flow and financial risk analysis for business case development. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop and share sector specific expertise in a number of industry sectors aligned with your experience and interests.

• Identify issues and propose strategies related to financial investigations and the procedures executed.
• Assume a role in detailed financial modelling which will support key decision making including supporting preparation of board and management reports.
• Build and nurture positive, productive, and professional relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, mentor colleagues, stay informed about current business, accounting and economic trends relevant to clients, and leverage the latest technology and tools to enhance service delivery.
• Seek out and seize new business opportunities, participating in client proposals and presentations to grow the modelling practice, supporting projects relating to acquisitions, divestments, mergers and capital financing.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through delegation and hands‑on training, fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment appropriate to a Senior Consultant role.

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.

• A bachelor's degree with around 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, preferably with a degree in Accounting & Finance, Taxation, Economics, Engineering or Data Science.
• Highly desirable knowledge in venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, strategy, and/or financial research.
• Experience in business development and client management.
• Strong financial modelling skills with the ability to create financial models based on strategic financial business plans, financial statements, cash flow and capital investment risk.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and revenue, and provide guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables

What we offer you

At EY,we’llfuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.We’reproud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiencesey.com/au/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, includingupto26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

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