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Assistant Director - Financial Diligence - EY-Parthenon London
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EY-Parthenon Assistant Director – Financial Diligence
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.
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Why this role?
The Financial Diligence team at EY-Parthenon offers exciting opportunities. You’ll work with a high-performing, integrated team focused on a variety of high-profile IPOs and transactions, gaining diverse stretching experiences that foster continuous learning, development, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax, and corporate finance delivers impactful, real-world solutions—workable in practice, not just theory. By leveraging EY’s full service range, we’ve redefined strategic consulting to navigate today’s complexity. With deep functional and industry expertise, paired with AI-driven technology and an investor-backed approach, we advise CEOs, boards, private equity, and governments throughout their journeys.
Our core focus is due diligence, evaluating a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities, and potential mitigations. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, continuously developing your skills across various contexts. There’s likely to be travel—both within the UK and internationally.
You’ll typically lead as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Director, you’ll have substantial responsibility for:
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- Understanding client needs and business drivers
- Co-developing strategic approaches, agreeing value measures, and delivering high-quality insights
- Project managing teams and fostering strong internal collaborations with Financial Diligence and wider EY departments (UK and global)
- Gathering, verifying, and analysing data to form strategic conclusions
- Preparing and reviewing deliverables including written reports, presentations, and client discussions
- Monitoring team progress
- Sharing technical and operational knowledge
- Building and expanding internal and external networks
- Aligning firm capabilities with client needs and identifying upselling opportunities (e.g., key accounts, sales initiatives)
- Engaging in business planning efforts (client services, recruitment)
- Serving as a trusted business advisor and key client contact
- Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to learning and development frameworks
Requirements
Must-Have
- Business development experience
- Holding or commitment towards an ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Strong commercial experience and/or relevant transactional/iscipline/industry expertise (especially financial due diligence)
- A razor-sharp focus on delivering exceptional client service
Ideal
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proven project management capability
- Ability to manage deadlines under pressure without losing composure
- Collaborative team player able to build cross-level relationships
- Counselling aptitude (non-essential but beneficial)
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What We Value
We’re searching for someone who thrives as part of a high-performing team, embracing new skills with natural curiosity and a willingness to challenge and improve. Skills in:
- Critical thinking
- Insightful analysis
- Persuasive communication and trusted guidance.
Why Join EY-Parthenon?
At EY, we guarantee:
- Cutting-edge development to keep your skills industry-leading
- An inclusive, values-driven environment valuing your uniqueness
- Global impact—join a network of 25,000+ professionals across 150 countries
- Innovation through data, AI, and advanced technology, ensuring your transition stays dynamic
Nowhere else will equip you better to shape future strategies with confidence and drive progress.
Apply today to embark on your journey with EY-Parthenon.
Note: We kindly request noting any disability-related adjustments required to ensure a smooth application experience.
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