Senior Consultant - Decision Modelling

About EY-Parthenon

EY-Parthenon combines transformative strategy, tax, transactions, and corporate finance to deliver impactful solutions that reflect real-world complexities. Leveraging EY’s comprehensive services and a global network of over 10,000 experts, we advise CEOs, boards, private equity firms, and governments with deep sector and functional knowledge alongside innovative AI-driven technologies.

Role Overview

As a Senior Consultant within the Valuation Modelling & Economics (VME) division’s Decision Modelling team, you will play a crucial role in providing analytical support for client decision-making. This position offers exposure to diverse industries and clients while fostering market growth and advancing your career through formal training and collaborative work in an inclusive environment based in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial modelling activities to underpin critical business decisions and support board and management reports.
• Conduct thorough financial statement analysis, economic evaluations, data analytics, and transaction-related assessments including income, expenditure, cash flow, and financial risk analyses.
• Perform scenario planning, macroeconomic forecasting, and options analysis to assist business case development.
• Identify financial issues and propose strategic solutions during investigative and procedural reviews.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Engage actively in business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and presentations to expand the modelling practice across transactions like mergers, acquisitions, and capital financing.
• Mentor and support junior team members through hands-on training and delegation fostering an inclusive, innovative environment suitable for a senior consultant.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree complemented by 3-5 years of professional background in relevant fields.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skill set, ideally backed by studies in Accounting & Finance, Taxation, Economics, Engineering, or Data Science.
• Preferred experience or knowledge in venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, strategic consulting, or financial research.
• Proven capabilities in financial modelling tied to strategic financial planning, cash flow, capital investment risk, and financial statements.
• Experience managing project budgets and guiding teams towards meeting work objectives.
• Demonstrated success in business growth and client relationship management.

What EY Offers

• Career development through access to future-focused skills training and diverse global experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance with policies fostering autonomy and trust.
• A robust benefits package including annual wellness incentives, additional flexible leave, and inclusive family-friendly policies such as generous paid parental leave.

Inclusion and Diversity

EY embraces inclusiveness as a core value, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and ensuring an equitable recruitment process. Support accommodations are available upon request to enable all candidates to participate fully and comfortably.

Additional Information

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