Job Description

EY-Parthenon is a leading global strategy consultancy. We are committed to bringing unconventional yet pragmatic thinking together with our clients, to deliver actionable strategies for real impact in today’s complex business landscape. At EY-Parthenon, we work with corporate and private equity clients to enable them to reinvent themselves for a better future. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Shape the future with confidence.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

EY-Parthenon teams believe every successful business strategy is underpinned by an in-depth understanding of industry dynamics and the competitive landscape in which it sits. EY-Parthenon teams help clients develop actionable and impactful ways to manage complex shifting challenges and transform their organizations.

EY-Parthenon is a successful and fast-growing service offering within EY Belgium. This is providing new team members broader responsibilities, more exposure to clients and overall, a significant opportunity for personal growth and development.

The team has built an extensive experience in various domains with the value creation spectrum, such as Strategic Transformations, Transaction Strategy and Execution, Commercial Due Diligence, Commercial Strategy & Pricing and Growth Strategies. across various industries, such as Lifesciences, Industrials & Manufacturing and Consumer. The team works for both Belgian mid to large cap players, as well as European or Global scale companies and has been able to build a strong presence in the private equity market.

Currently we are looking for a ‘Manager – Commercial Due Diligence’ to reinforce and support our growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a ‘Manager – Commercial Due Diligence’ you help investors and corporate clients to assess the true commercial potential of businesses by analyzing, markets, customers, and competitive landscapes.You translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations that guide high stakes investment decisions.

As a Manager you will also get the opportunity to work on other key topics within our offering such as Strategic Transformations, Transaction Strategy and Execution, Commercial Strategy & Pricing and Growth Strategies.

GENERAL expectations:

The EY-Parthenon Commercial Due Diligence Manager will have a leading role in the development and execution of our strategy services in Brussels. Contribute to business development, by preparing client meetings and project proposals and by participating in client discussions

Manage projects, coordinate multiple commercial due diligence engagements and motivate your team to work together on common tasks. Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff within but also outside of your project context. Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products sufficient to drive additional and repeated engagements. Demonstrate ability to not only identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues, but also to recommend resolutions.

TECHNICAL responsibility:

• Delivery excellence: you are able to take responsibility over one or multiple projects (including management of key stakeholders, timelines, important meetings, etc.). You support your engagement partner on a daily basis and become a ‘wing person’;
• You are fluent in building a story line and in distinguishing key messages from details;
• You can coach up to 3 to 5 team members to accelerate their overall development & progress on the project.

BUSINESS responsibility:

• Sales excellence: you actively support and lead ‘Business development’-activities by contributing on proposals and driving business development activities end-to-end based on guidelines and discussions with senior leaders in the firm;
• You can steer your team in building ‘pitch’ or inspirational documents and join/lead client discussions;
• Building diverse capabilities: you support the market position of EY-Parthenon by driving inspirational eminence pieces forward. You make your community shine by helping out on one or more team activities.

LEADERSHIP responsibilities:

• Effective communication: you are confident in presenting insights towards senior (client) stakeholders. You have strong stakeholder management skills and are capable in ‘challenging’ your client and leaders in a constructive way;
• Collaboration: you are a go-to-person for both junior practitioners (for coaching) as leaders (for engagement support).

Your Profile

• 4-7 years working experience in a strategy advisory company, private equity and/or in a corporate strategy and M&A department.
• Master’s degree in civil, bio- or business engineering or economics. An MBA degree is considered as a strong asset.
• Strong track record in commercial due diligence contexts or projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps.
• Experience with managing complex business projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong people and leadership skills (incl. cross-functional collaboration, team management and people development & coaching).
• Strong internal and external business development acumen.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team player and excellent communicator.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Dutch, French or English. Preferably you master one of the Belgian national languages.
• Motivated to go the extra mile to help build and develop a consulting business that was introduced in Belgium not so long ago.
• Flexible to be engaged in projects across Western Europe.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• I nspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.