EY-Parthenon Senior Manager / Director Private Equity Value Creation

<p>The EY-Parthenon team in the Netherlands is uniquely positioned in the intersection of strategy and technology, offering Software Strategy, Emerging Technologies Strategy and Digital Transformation services. As an integrated team, we are exposed to the cutting-edge tech market dynamics and engage in truly creative and thought-provoking projects.<br/> We are looking for colleagues to join us in Amsterdam as their home office. As a member of our vibrant and tech-savvy team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.<br/>  </p> <p><b><em>The opportunity</em></b><em> - What future are you building towards?</em></p> <p>As a senior consultant/ manager you will have a leading role in the development and execution of value creation engagements.</p> <ul> <li> <p>You will join our rapidly expanding, market-leading team, boasting a diverse group of highly experienced specialists.</p> </li> <li> <p>You will collaborate with and work for private equity, target, and portfolio companies in their significant M&amp;A transactions and transformations.</p> </li> <li> <p>Today's deals encompass more than just 'putting capital to work'. They also involve intelligent performance improvement strategies, value creation, and business transformation perspectives to develop compelling investment cases.</p> </li> <li> <p>This role won't just enhance your strategic thinking and analytical skills. It will also offer you international exposure, knowledge of various sectors, and fresh business insights.</p> </li> <li> <p>You'll receive comprehensive support from brilliant colleagues and a supervisor committed to providing continuous feedback and training opportunities.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b><em>Responsibilities</em></b><em> – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?</em></p> <p>You will be part of multi-disciplinary project teams to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Analyzing and evaluating value chains as part of large, complex transactions for our domestic and international clients.</p> </li> <li> <p>Performing operational, commercial, and financial analyses as part of multi-disciplinary, integrated due diligence teams to understand the target company's performance and uncover improvement opportunities to develop a value creation case.</p> </li> <li> <p>Executing developed value creation cases post-deal in alignment with Private Equity Investors and Management Teams of their portfolio companies - ranging from transforming business models and optimizing production footprints, supply chains, and corporate functions, to bettering cash positions and working capital.</p> </li> <li> <p>Managing projects and tackling challenges on a day-to-day basis together with your team, coordinating multiple advisory engagements, and inspiring your team to collaborate on shared challenges.</p> </li> <li> <p>Interacting with senior client stakeholders to offer advice, shape and drive the strategy, and plan for acquisition opportunities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Coaching and helping your team members grow both professionally and personally.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contributing to our practice development initiatives with an aim to continuously enhance our team's workplace experience.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b><em>Job requirements</em></b><em> – Where do you start if you want to change the world?</em></p> <ul> <li> <p>You should have a minimum of 3 (if applying for the senior consultant role) or 5 years (if applying for the manager role) of relevant M&amp;A experience or operations/supply chain strategy experience in a large international company or within strategic consulting/professional services.</p> </li> <li> <p>You should possess an above-average master’s degree in a field related to Science, Engineering or Business Administration.</p> </li> <li> <p>You should have a knack for both qualitative and quantitative analysis and the capacity to connect business strategy to performance.</p> </li> <li> <p>Willingness to swiftly familiarize yourself with new sectors and demonstrate the ability to simplify complex problems to their core drivers is a must.</p> </li> <li> <p>Being a robust team player is crucial, with the adaptability to adjust to changing requirements or deadlines in response to our clients' needs.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b><span><span><span>Equal opportunities</span></span></span></b><br/> <span><span><span><span>At EY, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our belief is that the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual make our team stronger and more innovative. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of age, gender, race, background, sexuality, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Already interested? Apply now! </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b><em>What we offer</em></b><em> – Is everything that counts being counted?</em></p>