Assistant Director, Government - Manchester, United Kingdom - EY

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Assistant Director:
Corporate Finance Government & Transport (Central Government) (Opportunities in London and Manchester)

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.

EY's Corporate Finance Government & Transport team advises public and private sector clients on transactions and broader financial, strategic, and commercial advice across the government and transport sectors.

We support government and private sector clients on tackling some of today's biggest challenges including decarbonising the economy by transitioning to cleaner forms of energy; levelling up; delivering high quality and efficient public services; and strategically managing capital.

We are focused on growing our team across local public services, central government sectors (including Defence, Health, Justice and Regeneration) and transport.

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Assistant Director to join our team in either London or Manchester to focus on the central government sector.

The opportunity

We want you to support our vibrant business and manage our teams delivering exciting projects which will stretch your skills and expand your knowledge of these sectors.

This is an opportunity to match your ambition.

You'll be part of a growing and dynamic team facing some of the most complex projects across the government and transport sectors, delivering insight and quality services increasing social value, enabling a more sustainable future, and helping us to deliver our purpose of building a better working world.

Your key responsibilities

Leading integrated multiskilled teams to provide professional financial, commercial and strategic advice to clients, throughout the project lifecycle from structuring, initiation, delivery and close or recommissioning activity.
Leading people development including effective supervision, coaching, and mentoring of staff
Assist senior members of the team with key business development activities, from identification to managing relationships, including EY's wider growth strategies
Leading client meetings and presenting impactful reports to senior client stakeholders to facilitate effective decision making
Drafting, reviewing and delivering HM Treasury Five Case business cases
Structuring and advising on procurements, including evaluating bids received for projects on behalf of project sponsors and helping sponsors drafting bids for the provisions of public services
Building, working with and reviewing financial models, including establishing appropriate data structures and undertaking sensitivity and scenario analysis
Helping our clients make informed and robust evidencebased decisions through strategic options appraisals
Owning and fostering trusted relationships with senior clients that contribute to enhancing EY's brand and reputation
Providing support to help clients achieve their sustainability goals

Skills and attributes for success

An excellent understanding of central government sectors.
At least 8 years' experience of working in a relevant sector, either in a government or advisory environment
Experience of managing teams, including internal staff, clients and wider stakeholders
Working with and managing broad and complex stakeholder groups across public and private sectors
Strong strategic, commercial and financial acumen
Financial/data analysis and financial modelling capability
High quality report drafting and document preparation
Insightful and engaging presentational skills and experience communicating with senior stakeholders
The ability to thrive in a flexible working environment as part of a diverse and dynamic team

To qualify for the role you must have

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
People development experience and can effectively supervise, coach and mentor staff
Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent written English and maths and strong project management skills
Ability to learn quickly
Experience of leading small multiskilled teams
Experience in building and reviewing Excel financial models
Experience in developing business cases
Experience of engaging at a Board level
At least five years' uninterrupted residency in the UK

Ideally, you'll also have

An advanced professional financial qualification e.g. CA, ACA, CFA, MBA.
Educated to bachelor degree level or equivalent
Prior experience of working in a relevant role
Excellent financial skills, including an understanding of corporate finance principles
The ability to build strong internal relationships within Corporate Finance and across other services, and ca