Requisition ID: 1429289

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Senior Manager/Director within EY-Parthenon you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

The opportunity

EY Parthenon’s Private Equity Value Creation team helps PE firms, their portfolio companies, and corporate companies realize better returns by unlocking value and accelerating time to money through targeted operational improvements. We rapidly define, quantify, and help realize significant incremental and sustainable value through revenue enhancement, cost and margin improvement and working capital reduction.

Our team in Paris, currently in a fast-growth trend, is hiring managers and directors to keep on serving our client the best and support our ambitions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager/Director in Value Creation, you will be a key member of the team executing operational focused projects. You will work on projects that span the entire lifecycle of a transaction, including:

operational due diligence where we focus on EBITDA upside and operational risk.

post-acquisition 100 day and value creation planning.

ongoing performance improvement.

and exit readiness planning to inform an optimal strategy for maximizing returns and ensuring the buyer is well positioned to continue to enhance value.

Skills and attributes for success

Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.

Business Development - assist in aspects of pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.

Learning - Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.

Building Relationship - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice, and support to key decision makers.

A Master’s degree Postgraduate is appreciated

Significant experience in transaction, value creation or transformation projects

Significant experience in cost optimization (COGS optimization, Plant & Manufacturing Operations, Procurement improvements)

Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights

Deep understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics

Experience leading and managing in complex business environments

Strong project management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.

At least 7 years of working experience in consulting

Willingness and ability to travel

A fluent level of French and English