EY-Parthenon - Manager - Sales and Purchase Agreement Advisory - Transaction Diligence

EY; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in Auckland seeks a Manager for Sales and Purchase Agreement Advisory within Transaction Diligence. Hybrid role based in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) with potential flexible hours, and a NZD salary range of NZD 116,000 to 125,000 per year.

You will lead SPA advisory engagements, analyze cash/debt/working capital, and support negotiations with clients, bankers, and legal advisers. Strong accounting and relationship-building experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business, finance, or economics and membership of CAANZ or international equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in professional services, chartered accounting, or financial performance/analysis or M&A in a corporate setting.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop and manage relationships with multiple clients and teams, including senior stakeholders on engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage SPA advisory engagements for acquisitions or disposals with private equity, funds, or strategic clients; coordinate with clients, bankers and lawyers; perform cash, debt and WC analysis; review SPAs and Completion Accounts.
• Advise clients on transaction mechanisms and financial insights; analyze diligence findings; support negotiations to reach outputs.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to develop high-value projects; collaborate with EY service teams for integrated client delivery.

Skills

Relationship building

Client management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

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

CAANZ or international equivalent

Job description

EY-Parthenon - Manager - Sales and Purchase Agreement Advisory - Transaction Diligence

Location: Auckland

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 11 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1651453

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.

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | 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 Manager you’ll work with many of the world’s largest organisations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in both the Oceania and global market, across a broad variety of industries.

• Manage and participate in SPA advisory engagementsfor acquisitions or disposals by private equity investors, funds, or strategic corporate clients. This includes working closely with clients, their bankers, and legal advisers, and performing tasks such as cash, debt, and working capital analysis, pricing schedule preparation, and financial reviews of the SPA and Completion Accounts.
• Advise clients on transaction mechanisms and financial analysisby providing insights on the most suitable purchase price mechanisms, analysing financial results through diligence findings and interviews, and supporting negotiations with clients to agree on detailed and compelling outputs.
• Build and maintain relationshipswith internal contacts and external clients to develop a portfolio of high-value projects, and collaborate with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated approach to clients.

This hybrid role is based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

• Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business, finance, or economics, and be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CAANZ, or an international equivalent. Have at least 5 years of experience in a professional services or chartered accounting environment, or in a financial performance and analysis or mergers & acquisitions role at a corporate organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly develop, build, and manage relationships with multiple clients and teams, both external and internal. Experience working with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements in a Transaction Diligence role or mergers and acquisitions environment.
• A keen interest in understanding businesses, transactions, and deal value drivers. Passion for client service excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to grasp complex issues and explain them clearly to non-accountants.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 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 www.ey.com/nz/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, includingup to26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
• Salary:We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness iscore to who we areandhow we worktogether, driving value for our peopleandfor our business.We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providingan equitableand barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best andparticipateequitably 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+64 9 300 7044(option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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The salary range for this role is NZD 116,000 to NZD 125,000 dependent on skills, experience, and work location. The full-time role is for a minimum 37.5 hours per week.

EY | Building a better working world

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

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.