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

Our team is looking for a senior finance leader to drive transaction-related finance work within the Strategy & Execution team. This role will lead complex finance workstreams across integrations and carve-outs, with deep expertise in transaction accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and technical accounting.

Your key responsibilities

As part of this practice, you will spend your time leading transaction finance workstreams across M&A deals, including carve-outs and integrations. You will also:

• Own the preparation and review of opening balance sheets and transaction-related financial positions
• Lead the development of technical accounting papers (IFRS/GAAP) linked to transaction structures and deal terms
• Translate SPA and deal mechanics into accounting and financial reporting outcomes
• Oversee Day 1 readiness and Day 100 finance execution, including finance operating model, chart of accounts, and reporting frameworks
• Act as the primary finance lead interfacing with clients, deal teams, and other advisors
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and financial issues arising during transactions
• Provide leadership and direction to junior team members and manage delivery across multiple engagements
• Support business development through proposal development and client pitches in transaction finance

Qualifications & experience

• A bachelor’s degree with 10 to 15 years of experience in transaction finance, deal advisory, or financial accounting
• Strong experience in M&A, carve-outs, and integrations, ideally within Big 4 or similar advisory environment
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) is required
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, with strong technical accounting capability
• Proven track record in preparing and defending accounting position papers
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to engage at CFO level
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also:

• Prior experience in Transaction Services, CFO Advisory, or Deals/Strategy Execution teams
• Experience with complex and cross-border transactions
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic deal environment

What we look for

We are interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

About EY

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.