Deal Finance Director, Strategy & M&A

EY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in New York seeks a Director in Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements for Fortune 500 clients. You will manage cross-functional teams across pre-deal planning, execution, and post-deal integration, shaping transaction strategies and finance operating models.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with client service teams, and apply deep M&A knowledge plus analytics to drive value, risk mitigation, and seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 5 years of related work experience; MBA is preferred.
• Experience in Finance integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs including transaction strategy, operating model, org design, synergies, TSAs, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the Finance function (e.g., accounting, reporting, budgeting and planning, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, financial systems), and significant management consulting experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex business environments and synthesize solutions for integration/divestiture challenges.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions across sectors.
• Develop deal strategies and post-deal integration plans.
• Collaborate with client service teams to deliver results.
• Guide finance operating models and risk management.

Skills

Project Management

Business Acumen

Core Consulting Skills

M&A Expertise

Building Relationships

Continuous Learning

Microsoft Copilot

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics

MBA is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

EY-Parthenon in New York seeks a Director in Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements for Fortune 500 clients. You will manage cross-functional teams across pre-deal planning, execution, and post-deal integration, shaping transaction strategies and finance operating models.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with client service teams, and apply deep M&A knowledge plus analytics to drive value, risk mitigation, and seamless integration.