Executive, Corporate Finance, Government & Transport, Manchester

Executive, Corporate Finance, Government & Transport, Manchester

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.

Our Government and Transport team help clients identify and implement solutions to key public policy priorities which directly impact on businesses and communities. These include delivering green infrastructure, regenerating and levelling up local economies and transforming national and regional transport.

The opportunity

We provide strategic, commercial and financial advice to key public sector led initiatives including infrastructure, transport and complex commercial projects. Our clients are predominantly public sector organisations from central government departments, through to local authorities, transport authorities and NHS trusts. We also work with the private sector delivering public-private partnerships. We are a national team with offices across the UK.

Your key responsibilities

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  Working in small and dynamic teams to provide expert financial, commercial and strategic advice to clients, both on transactions and more broadly on policy project
• Helping our clients make informed and robust evidence-based decisions through options appraisals
• Building and working with financial models, including establishing appropriate data structures and undertaking sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Creating business cases involving strategic, economic, financial and commercial evaluation
• Structuring and advising on procurements, including evaluating bids received for projects on behalf of project sponsors and helping sponsors drafting bids for the provisions of public service
• Presenting impactful reports to senior client stakeholders to facilitate effective decision making
• Providing support to help clients achieve their sustainability goals
• Driving key business development activities, including EY’s wider growth strategies

Skills and attributes for success

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  An understanding of, and interest in, the Government and Transport sectors
• Experience of working in industry, government or financial advisory environment
• Financial/data analysis and financial modelling capability
• Commercial and financial acumen
• High quality report drafting and document preparation
• Strong and engaging presentation skills
• The ability to thrive in a flexible working environment as part of a diverse and dynamic team

To qualify for the role you must

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  An advanced professional financial qualification e.g. CA, ACA, CFA, MBA.
• Experience in financial modelling
• Experience in developing business cases
• Experience working in the Government or Transport sectors

Ideally, you’ll also have

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  A Bachelor's degree level or equivalent
• Prior experience of working in a relevant role
• Excellent financial skills, including an understanding of corporate finance principles
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What we look for

Strong and engaging presentation skills with the ability to thrive in a flexible working environment as part of a diverse and dynamic team

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:

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  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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