EY-Parthenon Strategy - Manager

Sgv & Co; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SGV is expanding its Strategy and Transactions practice in the Philippines and seeks a Strategy Manager to advise C-suite clients and shape capital agendas. You will lead strategy development, work with an international team, and help clients across multiple sectors achieve growth and value creation.

You will collaborate with EY-Parthenon, gaining exposure to high-impact engagements, develop leadership and communication skills, and contribute to a global network while advancing your career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, management engineering or related field with strong academic record.
• 5–7 years of corporate or professional services experience in operations, finance/accounting, or go-to-market initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of strategy, business development, digital, data analytics, manufacturing, supply chain, product development, project management, marketing and sales.
• Good knowledge of the Philippines market with understanding of economic and business concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to shape business agendas and roadmap.
• Experience managing complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
• Ability to assess complex situations and propose solutions for clients.
• Integrity, work ethic, and adaptability to new environments/clients.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.
• Internal and external business development acumen.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented communication.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business development by preparing client meeting materials and proposals and by participating in client discussions.
• Lead client projects and engagement teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases of strategy development and implementation.
• Identify strategic opportunities, risks, and issues and recommend resolutions.
• Deliver high client satisfaction to drive additional engagements.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff.

Skills

Agile mindset

Curious

Inclusive

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/economics/management engineering or related fields

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?

Here at SGV, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll surround you with high-performing teams, empower you with the latest technolog, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential.

Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at SGV and beyond.

The exceptional SGV experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity

SGV’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increase returns. As part of a global team of professionals in 100 countries, you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital.

EY-Parthenon, the strategy practice of EY, has more than 25 years of experience in questioning the status quo with and for clients, as well as advising on strategies that are centered on each client's potential. We are multi-sector professionals and have built up in-depth knowledge in our core sectors.

EY-Parthenon, as a sub-service line of SaT, is fast growing in the Philippines, hence providing new team members broader responsibilities, more exposure to clients, and an unparalleled opportunity for personal growth and development.

We are looking to attract a Manager who is looking to become a world-class business advisor to the C-suite and apply an innovative mindset in a fast paced environment.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Your key responsibilities

As an EY-Parthenon Strategy Manager, you will have a leading role in the development and execution of the Strategy services in the Philippines.

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to business development by preparing client meeting presentation materials and project proposals and by participating in client discussions
• Lead client projects and engagement teams to deliver high quality outputs
• Maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases and aspects of strategy development and implementation
• Demonstrate ability to not only identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues, but also to recommend resolutions
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products sufficient to drive additional and repeated engagements
• Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, management engineering or related fields from a reputable institution with an outstanding record of academic achievement
• At least 5-7 years of corporate and/or professional services experience focused on operations, finance/accounting, or go-to-market/top-line growth initiatives
• Solid functional knowledge, including but not limited to strategy, business development, digital, data analytics, manufacturing, supply chain, product development, project management, marketing and sales, etc.
• Good knowledge of the Philippines market with solid understanding of economic, sectoral, and business concepts and terminology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps
• Experience with managing complex business projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• The ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for our clients
• Unwavering integrity, work ethic and flexibility to quickly adapt to new environments/clients
• Strong people and leadership skills (incl. cross-functional collaboration, team management and people development & coaching)
• Strong internal and external business development acumen
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team player and excellent communicator
• Excellent command of the English language

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MBA, etc.) will be considered a strong asset
• Sectoral exposure in consumer products and retail, financial services, technology, healthcare, logistics, education will be highly valuable
• Excellent communication skills within a virtual working environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Powerpoint and Excel, and other similar applications

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.

Join us in building a better working world.