Senior Executive - Infrastructure Advisory - Local and Regional Government - EY Parthenon
Join EY‑Parthenon as a Senior Executive in our Infrastructure Advisory practice, focused on the local and regional government sector.
At EY, we help clients shape their future with confidence, delivering world‑class advice on infrastructure projects and programmes. Join us to help build a better working world.
The opportunity
EY Parthenon’s Infrastructure Advisory practice advises public and private sector clients on transactions and broader financial, strategic, and commercial advice related to infrastructure projects and programmes. We support government and private sector clients to tackle challenges such as decarbonisation, levelling up, delivering high‑quality public services, and strategically managing capital. We are growing this practice to meet the UK’s infrastructure agenda and the strategic drivers in local and regional government. We need a motivated, passionate Senior Executive (Manager) to join our London, Bristol, and Manchester offices.
Your key responsibilities
* Work in small and dynamic teams to provide expert financial, commercial and strategic advice to clients on transactions and policy projects.
* Develop and nurture a network across the sector to support business development activity.
* Help clients make evidence‑based decisions through option appraisals.
* Build and work with financial models, including establishing data structures and conducting sensitivity and scenario analysis.
* Create business cases involving strategic, economic, financial and commercial evaluation.
* Support clients in achieving better organisational or service‑specific financial sustainability.
* Structure and advise on procurements, including evaluating bids and helping sponsors draft bids for public services.
* Present impactful reports to senior client stakeholders to facilitate effective decision‑making.
* Provide support to help clients achieve sustainability goals.
* Drive key business development activities, including EY’s wider growth strategies.
Skills and attributes for success
* Understanding of, and interest in, local and regional government.
* Knowledge of key strategic drivers in the sector, including regeneration, devolution and financial resilience.
* Ability to manage workstreams and projects within contractual and budgetary constraints.
* Financial/data analysis and financial modelling capability.
* Commercial and financial acumen.
* High‑quality report drafting and document preparation.
* Strong and engaging presentation skills.
* Ability to thrive in a flexible working environment as part of a diverse and dynamic team.
To qualify for the role you must have
* A bachelor‑degree level education or equivalent.
* Excellent financial skills, including an understanding of corporate finance principles.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* High degree of personal drive and motivation to enhance your knowledge and succeed.
* The ability to build effective working relationships with team members, organisations and clients.
Ideally, you’ll also have
* An advanced professional financial qualification (e.g., CIPFA, CA, ACA, CFA, MBA).
* Experience in financial modelling.
* Experience working in Local and Regional Government or adjacent sectors.
* At least five years of uninterrupted residency in the UK.
What we offer you
We will fuel your ambition and potential with future‑focused skills development that equips you with state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people across 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritises your wellbeing, and immerses you in diverse thinking and cross‑cultural experiences to deliver impact to clients worldwide.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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