Senior Consultant, Transaction Diligence (Hybrid)

EY; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Flexible leave & parental leave

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Consultant to join Transaction Diligence. You’ll work with deal teams across buy-side and sell-side engagements, analyzing earnings quality, cash flow and key drivers to inform investment decisions.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement in Naarm–Melbourne, with flexible hours and a supportive, inclusive culture. You’ll collaborate with senior colleagues and clients, progressing transaction experience and sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Financial Due Diligence experience in a Big 4 or second-tier firm.
• Experience supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions with financial analysis and due diligence reporting.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce, economics or related discipline.
• Member of ICA or international equivalent

Responsibilities

• Work across buy-side and sell-side engagements, analysing earnings quality, working capital, cash flow and net debt.
• Turn complex financial/operational data into clear, decision-useful insights and contribute to high-quality reports.
• Collaborate with senior team members, clients and specialists across EY-Parthenon to grow transaction experience and client relationships.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Buy-side & sell-side transactions

Tertiary qualification in accounting/fi

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Economics degree

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.

EY Parthenon – Senior Consultant – Transaction Diligence

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.

As our Senior Consultant in Transaction Diligence, you’ll work with experienced deal teams to analyse the financial performance and drivers of businesses throughout the transaction lifecycle. You’ll contribute across buy-side and sell-side engagements for private equity and corporate clients in sectors such as retail, consumer products, manufacturing and broader industrial markets, helping clients understand value, risks and opportunities before they make critical investment decisions.

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work across buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements, analysing quality of earnings, working capital, cash flow, net debt and the key commercial drivers of the target business.
• Turn complex financial and operational information into clear, decision-useful insights and contribute to high-quality reports for private equity, corporate and other investor clients.
• Collaborate with senior team members, clients and specialists across EY-Parthenon while building your transaction experience, sector knowledge and client relationships.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• At least 1 year of Financial Due Diligence (FDD) experience gained within a Big 4 or second-tier consulting firm.
• Experience supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions, including financial analysis and due diligence reporting.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce, economics or a related discipline.
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or international equivalent

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience working with private equity and corporate clients across sectors such as retail, consumer products, manufacturing and broader industrial markets.
• Strong commercial judgement, curiosity and the ability to turn financial analysis into practical transaction insights.

What We Offer You

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

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.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, including up to 26 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
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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