EYP-DM-Associate Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India is seeking an Associate Manager with 6–8 years of experience in the M&A lifecycle to lead standalone, stranded, and one‑time cost modelling for cross‑border transactions. You will build and implement cost models, benchmark headcounts, quantify dis‑synergies, and guide project teams across EY offices.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, willingness to travel internationally, and capability to mentor junior professionals while driving client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standalone cost models, stranded cost models, and one‑time cost projections.
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Skills

M&A lifecycle

Standalone cost modelling

Stranded cost modelling

One-time costs

Cross-border deals

Excel modelling

PowerPoint decks

Travel willing

Project management

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

GDS EY-P SE Standalone, One-time Stranded Costing Associate Manager India

We are looking for Associate Managers with 6‑8 years of experience in the M&A life cycle, carve‑out / integration of a business after transaction announcement, cross‑border M&A who specialize in Standalone Cost Models, Stranded Cost Models, and One‑time costs.

The opportunity

In this role you will work on developing and implementing cost models that support standalone, stranded, and one‑time expense planning, with a focus on cross‑border scenarios and complex carve‑outs.

Your key responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in developing and implementing standalone cost models, stranded cost models, and one‑time cost projections following carve‑outs, spins and integrations.
• Develop and apply functional cost and headcount benchmarks using third‑party datasets to validate future‑state standalone assumptions.
• Identify and quantify cost, dis‑synergy, and entanglement risks impacting standalone EBITDA and deal valuation.
• Classify costs into various functional heads using trial balance data and further split into direct vs allocated costs and headcount vs non‑headcount costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective management and optimisation of standalone projects, stranded assets, and one‑time expenditures.
• Build strong relationships with EY offices across the globe, demonstrating knowledge of regional practices and contributing to client satisfaction.
• Support business development activities by providing expertise on standalone cost models, stranded cost models, and one‑time cost considerations.
• Provide guidance to project teams and mentor junior professionals, fostering their growth and development within the CoE.
• Conduct timely performance reviews for employees and develop other professionals by providing effective performance feedback and training. Lead by example.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Senior Managers on proposals and new business opportunities.
• Leverage and enhance AI‑driven tools and tech enablement solutions across standalone, stranded, and one‑time cost modelling, including refining prompt libraries, improving automation outputs, and supporting continuous enhancement of AI services used within SAC engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding of the M&A life cycle, carve‑out / integration of a business after transaction announcement, and cross‑border M&A.
• Experience in financial analysis from a number of pre‑ and post‑deal transactions, with the ability to link detailed operational analysis to P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Understanding of corporate allocations and methodology to replace allocated costs.
• Skill to synthesize approaches to complex carve‑out and integration conflicts.
• Talent to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
• Excellent problem‑solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong executive presence with good networking and negotiation skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Postgraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science, or a related field from a premier institute with 6‑8 years of applicable industry and/or consulting experience.
• Understanding of the M&A life cycle, carve‑out / integration of a business following transaction announcement, cross‑border M&A with specialised knowledge of standalone, stranded, and one‑time costs.
• Proficiency in Excel‑based financial and cost modelling, with the ability to translate outputs into executive‑ready PowerPoint materials.
• Willingness to undertake international travel as per business requirements.

Ideally, you ll also have

• Project management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

What we look for

• A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast‑moving environment.
• An opportunity to be a part of a market‑leading, multi‑disciplinary team of 1,400+ professionals in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY‑P practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.

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