Senior Financial Analyst – Strategy & Transactions – Mergers & Acquisitions in Athens, Greece

Senior Financial Analyst – Strategy & Transactions – Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategy and Transactions

Requisition # ATH000HX

Post Date 17 hours ago

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.

The Greek EY Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice is the leader in Greece and South-East Europe in professional financial advisory services market.

The opportunity

Within SaT, the Transaction Support team aims to assist clients, both private equity firms and corporate clients, throughout the whole transaction process. Whilst traditional financial due diligence is a key element of the service, transaction support is much broader, incorporating assistance with business plan assessment, including support to the transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion integration.

Due to our growth, we are currently looking for Senior Financial Analysts.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll be working in a professional environment alongside a vibrant and exciting team of experienced financial due diligence professionals on a variety of projects across a wide range of sectors.

As a financial analyst you will be a vital member of the team executing financial due diligence and advising corporate and private equity firms who intend to acquire or divest businesses. You’ll be focused on understanding the client’s business, profit drivers and trends, help clients mitigate risks and improve deal structures.

You will also be supporting the development of staff ensuring their career development.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree from a top tier university in Accounting, Finance or Business;

• 3 – 5 years of related work experience in a Big4 environment (ideally audit or transaction services), consulting firm, corporate finance environment and / or banking institution (corporate finance, investment banking units);

• Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills both in Greek and English;

• Accounting knowledge and experience (IFRS and Greek GAAP);

• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, problem solving, interpersonal and teaming skills;

• Outstanding organizational skills, flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines;

• Willingness to learn, proactivity, openness to work in a multicultural environment.

Will be considered as an asset

• Post-graduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or similar will be considered an asset;

• An active CPA/ACCA/ACA/CFA certification (or in a final stage of completion;

• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.

What We Look For

What is most important is that you are committed to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and passion to develop fast in an international working environment. You’ll need to pick up new skills and talents as you go, so asking questions and having the confidence to speak up are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer

• 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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