EY's Transaction Forensics - Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) team provides expert support to clients, investment banks, lawyers, and deal teams on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) pricing mechanisms and the accounting aspects of SPAs, including support around any post deal Completion Accounts. You will assist clients in their SPA negotiations and will interact with deal teams and clients across the transaction life cycle.
Responsibilities include:
1. Working closely with clients, their bankers, and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams, and guiding other SPA team members to manage and deliver advice around the price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions. This includes analysis of cash, debt, and working capital adjustments, preparation of pricing schedules, reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA, assisting with the preparation or review of Completion Accounts, and performing Leakage reviews.
2. Supporting and contributing to the delivery of Transaction Forensics engagements within agreed timelines and budgets.
3. Adhering to Quality and Risk Management (QRM) standards to ensure consistent and compliant client work.
4. Providing insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to clients by leveraging technical and commercial experience.
5. Building valued relationships with internal contacts and external clients to develop and expand your project portfolio, focusing on high-value opportunities.
6. Supporting negotiations with clients throughout the transaction, and delivering detailed, compelling outputs.
You should demonstrate clear communication skills to clients and advisors, and be confident in preparing and delivering high-quality presentations and thought leadership. Interpersonal skills and risk management are essential, as you will work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risks and develop a strong professional network. This role offers stimulation, challenge, and career development opportunities within a key firm specialization.
Minimum qualifications include:
* Fully qualified as a chartered accountant (e.g., ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent).
* Experience leading M&A transactions in a managerial capacity.
* Expertise in financial information analysis, including modeling, scenario testing, and documenting financial challenges.
* Commercial awareness and a desire to learn industry-specific knowledge.
* Project and people management experience.
Preferred additional skills:
* An application and solution-based approach to problem solving.
* Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to analyze cases, formulate scenarios, and advise on strategic implications.
* Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks and sensitive situations simultaneously.
We seek a hands-on, rigorous, highly motivated team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a desire to develop a specialized skill set in a high-value area for corporate and private equity clients, with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
At EY, you'll have the opportunity to build a unique career with global support, an inclusive culture, and advanced technology. We value your perspective to help us improve and encourage flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. The role involves travel and client site work but offers flexibility to balance personal priorities.
We provide a competitive remuneration package, including comprehensive Total Rewards, flexible benefits, continuous learning opportunities, leadership development, and a diverse, inclusive culture. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build an exceptional career while contributing to a better working world.
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