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Assistant Director (Senior Manager) - Procurement - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon 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 At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results-oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges. We develop strategies and deliver value for clients, that optimise operations and enhance overall business value, leveraging deep sector and functional expertise, including: Cost transformation, procurement strategies & optimisation Transaction value creation, e.g. carve-outs and integrations Private Equity procurement value creation pre and post deal Contract separation Our teams work closely with executive leadership across industries to identify opportunities for improvement (including quick wins), implement best practices, and ensure sustainable growth. Your Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Director you'll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers (e.g. Board, C-suite, lenders, investors) in developing and implementing strategic transformations. This role involves hands-on delivery in fast-moving, high-pressure situations, often working with incomplete information and tight stakeholder timelines. You will be expected to lead project delivery teams, working with senior client stakeholders within tight timeframes for some of EY's most demanding clients. As a consultant you'll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for value creation and cost reduction. Given the client-facing nature of the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively engage with clients and pragmatically address their needs, including the production of clear, concise, executive-ready reports and recommendations. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence, owning workstreams end-to-end and translating operational insights into clear financial outcomes (EBITDA, cash, CAPEX, risk). We expect Assistant Directors to play a leading role in new business development efforts by supporting on pitches/pursuits and preparing compelling go-to-market collateral. You will also help shape our value proposition within the wider Operational Strategy team, contributing to thought leadership and practice growth. We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. As an important member of a growing team, you would be expected to take a leading role in practical efforts to grow the practice and in coaching and counselling junior team members to help them develop. Skills and attributes for success Project Delivery - Ability to lead project delivery teams (both in standalone / corporate or deal environments), driving transformational change at pace, managing project teams, and overseeing engagement management (e.g. project commercials and risk management) with direct ownership of cost transformation and/or operational restructuring related workstreams or projects (size / complexity dependant). Financial Analysis - Excellent financial analysis skills, including ability to oversee/review analysis of other team members, quickly identify key insights, and link operational drivers to P&L, cash and balance sheet impacts. Business and Commercially Driven - Track record for working in a fast-paced environment, while leveraging strong business acumen to add value to clients. Value Creation - Ability to identify the key strategic priorities / challenges facing our clients and pragmatically develop solutions or actions to address them. Report Writing - Ability to produce clear, concise and client-ready reports that effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Business Development - Credibility to support business origination, including pitches and presentations. Initiative to contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. Learning - Strong desire to develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and client experiences. Stakeholder management and communication - Ability to effectively engage and manage stakeholders by tailoring communication to influence, align, and drive outcomes. Ability to build trust through clear, concise, and proactive updates. Role Model - Enthusiasm and ability to act as a role model supporting the development and coaching of junior team members. To qualify for the role you must have: Specialism / experience in: Professional services / strategy consulting experience, either gained wholly within consulting or through a combination of consulting and industry roles. Proven track record in delivering (cross-sector) for third party spend: Opportunity assessments Cost reduction delivery programmes Procurement operating model transformation Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy. Ideally, you'll also have Experience across multiple sectors, ideally within one or more of our priority sectors which include Consumer & Retail, Industrials and Energy (including Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Utilities and Oil & Gas), Life Sciences (including healthcare) and Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT). Expertise within multiple categories of spend, across Indirects and Directs, with an understanding of the key cost drivers and levers to deliver value. Experience in supporting contract separation exercises, with an understanding of the key challenges, pitfalls and accelerators. Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers. Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment. Value creation in transactions, including carve outs/separations or integrations. A proven track record of delivering cost transformation with clear, quantified impact, including responsibility for managing project teams and vendors. Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of producing and reviewing high calibre reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership. What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 15,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world 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.

Senior Management Accountant Salisbury Hybrid Working Up to £50,000 + Benefits Are you a qualified accountant looking for a broad, hands-on role where you can combine financial expertise with team leadership? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation where you'll work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team, taking ownership of the management accounts process while leading and supporting a small finance team. This is a varied role offering exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, business partnering and continuous improvement projects. Alongside your technical accounting responsibilities, you'll play an important role in developing the finance team, improving processes and helping drive the business forward. If you're looking for a position where you can make a genuine impact, influence decision-making and continue developing your leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Key responsibilities include: Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and associated financial reporting. Leading, mentoring and supporting a small finance team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and deadlines are achieved. Overseeing month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation. Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the fixed asset register. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management. Preparing board reporting and providing insightful financial analysis to support business decision-making. Managing the day-to-day sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll functions through the finance team, ensuring robust financial controls are maintained. Supporting supplier and contract negotiations. Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and controls. Building strong working relationships across the business, providing financial support and guidance to non-finance stakeholders. Supporting finance projects and business growth initiatives. Reviewing work completed by the finance team and providing ongoing coaching, guidance and development. About You We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and driving continuous improvement. You'll ideally have: ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification, or QBE Previous experience in a Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or similar role. Experience leading, supervising or managing a finance team. Strong management accounting and month-end experience. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting. Excellent Excel skills. Experience using Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and present it clearly to a range of stakeholders. Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills. A hands-on approach with the ability to balance day-to-day finance responsibilities alongside team management. What's on Offer Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience. Hybrid working. Company pension. On-site parking. Employee referral scheme. A supportive and collaborative working environment. The opportunity to lead a small finance team and play a key role within a growing business. A varied role offering genuine responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to influence the continued success of the organisation. If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role that combines hands-on financial management with people leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.