Job Description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

EY’s Transaction Analytics team is currently seeking dynamic and experienced professionals for Manager and Senior Manager roles within our growing practice. As part of our established and forward‑thinking analytics practice, you would combine project leadership with hands‑on delivery, leveraging data analytics to support clients in making informed decisions during critical transactions. You would work closely with cross‑functional teams on complex and demanding engagements, delivering insights that drive value and enhance performance. This role reflects our continued investment in the team and offers strong scope to grow your career at EY while working on high-impact, transaction-driven engagements.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality insights to clients.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and develop tailored analytics solutions.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that inform strategic decision-making.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Support the Partner and Director group with business development activities, including contributing to proposal development, pitch materials, and client presentations, and leveraging transaction and analytics experience to shape compelling, high quality client propositions.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance service offerings.

Skills and attributes for success

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, finance or economics, with professional accreditation as a Chartered Accountant (or international equivalent) preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, with experience across areas such as M&A, strategy, management consulting, corporate finance or accounting.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical capability, with experience working with large datasets and translating business questions into robust analysis. Advanced proficiency in Alteryx is essential, as it is the primary tool used to deliver core analytics outputs. Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R is highly advantageous, supporting bespoke analysis, coaching of team members, and effective review and troubleshooting to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to clearly articulate insights through a commercial lens, influence senior stakeholders, and lead teams and projects effectively.

Did we mention that EY has been recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 deal advisor on value and volume of deals in Australia and New Zealand for the last seven consecutive years?

This could be the perfect opportunity for you to spread your wings across the unique combination of analytics and commerce, so apply now!

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY | Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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