EY-Parthenon - Senior Financial Analyst - Transactions and Corporate Finance

<p><strong><span>Working Location: Athens (hybrid)</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>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.</span><span> </span><span>Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a team which has been announced as </span><strong><span>Top Employer</span></strong><span> for the third consecutive year, certified as a </span><strong><span>Great Place to Work</span></strong><span> for a second year in a row, and awarded as </span><strong><span>Best Workplace in Professional Services &amp; Consulting</span></strong><span> for the first time!</span></p> <p><span>At EY, we’ll develop you with </span><strong><span>future-focused skills</span></strong><span> and equip you with </span><strong><span>world-class experiences</span></strong><span> through coaching and training programs as well as the use of </span><strong><span>advanced technology and AI</span></strong><span>. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a</span><strong><span> diverse and inclusive culture </span></strong><span>of globally connected teams</span></p> <p><span>Join our continuously growing team, which employs </span><strong><span>over 2.600 professionals in Greece</span></strong><span>, to experience great flexibility under our </span><strong><span>hybrid operating model</span></strong><span> across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to </span><strong><span>build a better working world</span></strong><span>.</span></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>The opportunity</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>At <strong>EY-Parthenon</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Within EY-Parthenon, the <strong>Transaction Diligence</strong> team aims to assist clients, both private equity firms and corporate clients, <strong>throughout the whole transaction process</strong>. Whilst traditional <strong>financial due diligence</strong> is a key element of the service, transaction support is much broader, incorporating assistance with <strong>business plan assessment</strong>, including support to the <strong>transaction management</strong>, <strong>negotiation</strong> and <strong>documentation</strong>, and <strong>post-completion integration</strong>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>We have ambitious plans, and we are seeking for <strong>highly performing professionals</strong>, with <strong>experience and/or an interest in Financial Due Diligence </strong>to join our <strong>offices in Athens or Thessaloniki</strong>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>As a senior financial analyst in our team, you will:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Become from day one a contributing team member, performing in a professional environment alongside a vibrant and exciting team of experienced financial due diligence professionals.</span></li> <li><span>Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.</span></li> <li><span>Gain diverse experience, with each project offering new opportunities to expand your technical expertise over a wide range of sectors.</span></li> <li><span>Be a vital member of the team executing financial due diligence projects. You’ll be focused on understanding the client’s business, profit drivers and trends, help clients mitigate risks and improve deal structures.<br/><br/></span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Skills and attributes for success</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>What we look for</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Excellent academic background, including a <strong>bachelor’s degree</strong> from a top tier university in Accounting / Finance / Banking / Economics, or </span><span>other related field with a strong quantitative focus</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Strong relevant working experience, </span><span>ideally in a, Corporate Finance department, or Big4 professional services firm</span></li> <li><span>Excellent <strong>written and verbal skills</strong> both in Greek and English</span></li> <li><span>Advanced knowledge in <strong>MS Office packages</strong>, in particular MS Excel and PowerPoint</span></li> <li><span>Strong <strong>numerical / analytical ability</strong> and a sound grasp of financial accounting</span></li> <li><span>Strong <strong>team participation</stron