Assistant Director, M&A, Corporate Finance, London

Assistant Director, M&A, Corporate Finance, London London, England

EY
Full Time London, England 59000 - 74000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Assistant Director (M&A, Consumer Products and Retail) – Corporate Finance – London


At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.


The EY Consumer and Retail (“CPR”) team is currently a leading consumer and retail sector advisor in Europe, regularly closing high profile M&A sell-side, buy-side and project financing transactions, supporting some of the largest consumer and retail businesses globally.


Our work is focused on projects across the UK, continental Europe, Africa and further afield, regularly working on international and cross-border projects. Team members will also have the opportunity to be involved in transactions across the wider EY Corporate Finance business.


As a member of our dynamic and diverse team, you will receive both formal and on the job learning from sector experts, which will help you to develop the skills needed to become an effective advisor.


This is a rare opportunity for an experienced candidate to join a market leading, entrepreneurial team that works with leading consumer and retail brands in the UK and globally.


The opportunity


To continue building on the success of our Consumer products and Retail Corporate Finance team, there is an opportunity for an experienced CPR sector corporate financier Assistant Director to join the team.



A successful candidate will reflect this passion for the industry and the growth of our business. The selected individual will demonstrate market presence and have a proven track record in corporate finance origination and execution. Team-building acumen and experience will be vital, as we intend to expand the team to support this crucial senior appointment.


Your key responsibilities


  • Responsibility for execution of transactions across the client portfolio
  • Drive revenue growth, originate transaction ideas, target client origination and existing client diversification and all associated business development activities to expand EY’s market share
  • Contribute fully to all aspects of Practice management including; developing coaching and managing team members to elevate performance levels across the team, client account management and driving a culture of inclusivity, operational excellence and quality
  • Contribute to delivery of wider strategic objectives across Transactions, as well as supporting and participating in initiatives for growth of the firm as a whole.


Skills and attributes for success


  • Strong Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in M&A transactions in the consumer and retail sector, including financial analysis, modelling, and valuation, as well as deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and creatively develop innovative solutions to complex problems in the consumer and retail sector.
  • Proven leader, manager, and motivator of people
  • Excellent Communication Skills: A strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong financial acumen, including the ability to understand financial statements, interpret data, and develop financial models in the consumer and retail sector.
  • Consumer and Retail Industry Knowledge: Expertise in the consumer and retail industry, including trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment.
  • Deal Origination: Proven track record of originating deals and identifying potential acquisition targets in the consumer and retail sector.
  • Strong Relationship Building Skills: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and other stakeholders in the consumer and retail sector.
  • Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate complex deals, including deal terms, pricing, and contractual agreements in the consumer and retail sector.


To qualify for the role, you must have


  • Good academic background, including preference for relevant accounting qualification. CIMA OR CA.
  • Strong experience in a corporate finance environment, including experience playing a lead role in executing transactions
  • Several years of corporate finance, M&A advisory or related experience.


Ideally, you’ll also have


  • High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
  • Demonstrable track record of originating and executing corporate finance transactions – especially mergers and acquisitions, including financial modelling, negotiation, commercial and financial skills
  • Proven leader, manager and motivator of people
  • Highly developed knowledge of Consumer and Retail sub-sectors, especially Consumer sector and a relevant contact base
  • Track record of successfully pitching for business, identifying and anticipating commercial opportunities and converting networking activity into delivery of revenue.


What we look for


We are hiring candidates who are highly motivated, ambitious, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, diverse, successful M&A team. We are keen to help you develop your career and long-term motivation is something that we love to see in our team. Providing you with the platform to succeed is therefore key to us.


What we offer


We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. In addition, EY offer:


  • Continuous learning:
    You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.


If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.


The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.


EY | Building a better working world


EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.


Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.


Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

Assistant Director, M&A, Corporate Finance, London
EY

Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Unknown
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Customer Service Assistant Level 1
Wilko Coventry, England 10.62 GBP HOURLY Today

Thanks to your warm friendly manner, helpful approach and great product knowledge, customers will keep coming back to us every time they need to tick those to

Assistant Manager - Lakeside
Hobbycraft Grays, England 22728 - 27227 GBP ANNUAL Today

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven retail management experience within a large retailer as well excellent awareness of retail systems and

Content & Media Assistant
The Original Factory Shop (Head Office) Burnley, England 20630 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today

This role is vital in the running of the marketing team, it ensures that all areas of the team have content to drive the commercial needs of the business and

Health Care Assistant - General Wards - PRUH
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, England 24378 - 25426 GBP ANNUAL Today

Evidence of good customer care skills/working with others in a supportive manner. Functional Skills Level 1 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English

Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose Saxmundham, England 10.5 - 11.48 GBP HOURLY Today

The role of a supermarket assistant involves a range of tasks, including advising and serving customers, moving and replenishing stock, carrying out