Uki Assurance - London, United Kingdom - EY

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 Forensic and Integrity Services - SPA Team provides expert support to clients, investment banks, lawyers and deal teams on M&A pricing mechanisms and the accounting aspects of sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), including support around any post deal Completion Accounts.

The opportunity

The role involves the identification and articulation of value issues related to deal completion mechanics to assist clients in their SPA negotiations and will involve interaction with internal deal teams and clients at all stages of a transaction from pre-deal work through to post-completion support.

The role will enable you to:

Develop a specialist skill-set in a high value-add area for corporate and private equity clients
Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (on both the buyside and the sellside) in different sectors and markets
Improve analytical and negotiation techniques
Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating SPAs
Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients
Develop a strong internal and external network

Your key responsibilities:

Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and other SPA team members to manage and deliver advice around the price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments, preparation of pricing schedules, reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA, assisting the client with their preparation or review of Completion Accounts, and performing Leakage reviews.

Supporting negotiations with the other side on transactions
Drafting detailed and compelling outputs for clients
Working with other members of the team to deliver work
Working with team to deliver insightful, dealrelevant points of view and recommendations to the client by leveraging your technical and commercial experience
Taking ownership for Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards
Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities
Communicating with partners, directors and senior managers and managers in a flat team structure.

Skills and attributes for success

Confident interpersonal skills
Commercial acumen
Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations
Critical thinker with very good attention to detail
Comfortable working both independently or in a team
Ability to work to tight project deadlines
Desire to develop strong internal and external networks
Strong communication skills

To qualify for the role you must have
Knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas:

Understanding, digesting, explaining and analysing financial information
Modelling, testing, documenting financial scenarios and anticipating challenges
Analysing strengths/weaknesses of opposing cases, formulating alternative scenarios and advising on strategic implications
Preparation of high calibre presentations and thought leadership.
Risk management
Ideally, you'll also have_
Professional accountancy qualification
Experience of M&A transactions a strong advantage but not esstential
Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness
Project management skills
Skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What we look for

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.

Plus, we 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.

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