EY-Parthenon - Senior Manager - Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy

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At EY-Parthenon, 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.

As part of our Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy team you will work across a variety of deals to develop your capabilities, and you will help clients find financial, strategic and operational solutions to improve liquidity, credit availability and returns to their stakeholders. Further, as a member of a multi-disciplinary, global team you will gain valuable experience across industries and geographies.

As a leader in our team, you will have the autonomy to implement your ideas, and the support of senior leaders and talented colleagues. You’ll work at the highest level. In our collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll receive the experience, training and coaching you need to progress quickly along the career path you choose. You will:

• Work with the national team on market leading medium and large insolvency appointments
• Work across restructuring and turnaround engagements through early intervention projects such as independent business reviews, safe harbour advice, financial sustainability and counterparty reviews, and liquidity reviews
• Align yourself with sectors that you are passionate about, with the support of the senior leadership team, driving opportunities to enhance your experiences and expertise
• Have the opportunity to work with the other teams across EY-Parthenon such as Transaction Diligence, Valuations and Business Modelling, Real Estate Advisory, Infrastructure Advisory and Mergers & Acquisitions to provide the best possible solution for our clients

These positions are available across our Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra offices.

• Lead assignment planning on behalf of the engagement Partner to include defining the scope of work, clearing conflicts, budgeting issues and dealing with staff planning
• Have strong technical insolvency knowledge and be able to run formal insolvency matters (voluntary administrations, liquidations, receiverships etc) with relative autonomy under the supervision of the appointees
• Deliver detailed financial and commercial analysis, identify key issues and potential areas of sensitivity and following these up with management or stakeholders as appropriate
• Oversee the drafting and delivery of presentations to stakeholders
• Proactively share technical knowledge with team, play a key role in team training
• Lead business development activities to sell work through development of internal and external client relationship networks
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products sufficient to drive additional and repeated engagements
• Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Have completed a degree in commerce or law or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of related work experience with a track record of strong performance in restructuring/advisory work either on behalf of creditors or distressed companies
• Already hold, or willing to complete the ARITA (Australian Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association) qualification
• An aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Passionate in making a positive contribution to our community
• Strong communication skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to client service

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• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

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