UKI Transaction Support, Analyst, Manchester

Job description

Posting Date: 1 April 2020

Closing Date: 29 April 2020

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Manchester

   

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Mon-Fri

 

Multiple vacancies available

   

About Transaction Support

Whether a business is successful and looking to leverage opportunities in the market or is in financial distress and needs assistance with cash flow and mitigating risk, our Transaction Support Team can meet businesses’ specific challenges. Specifically, we identify the key drivers of revenue and profitability, identify value adjustments, improve deal structures, mitigate risks and question assumptions about future performance. We improve negotiating positions and accelerate a smooth transaction with minimal disruption. Not least, we work with other teams to deliver an integrated service.

We work for a broad range of companies across sectors such as mining, oil and gas, power and utilities, private equity, blue chip corporates and mid-market businesses. The potential for error is high in an environment where speed is critical, resources are limited and there is pressure to deliver.

As an Analyst in Transaction Support, you would be a vital member of the team by analysing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, discussing business performance and forecast assumptions with senior finance and operational management, and helping the team to prepare reports which set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction. You will also be required to use our data analytics tools to help get deeper insight into a business’s performance.

 

Skills and attributes for success

·  Commercial thinking and ability to analyse business performance
·  An ability to interact with and challenge management
·  Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
·  Team working and communication skills

 

To qualify for the role you must have



·  A Degree (ideally in a financially related topic)
·  Project management skills
·  Experience in IFRS & UK GAAP
·  Sell-side & buy-side transaction experience
·  Skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
·  Must already have experience working on due diligence projects
·  The ability to use data analytics tools such as PowerBI and Alteryx
·  Evidence of report writing skills
·  Sector experience in Technology and Industrials
·  Experience building strong client relationships
·  A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Transaction experience
· 
Client facing experience from a professional services background

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.   

Who we are

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.