Junior Consultant - Transactions and Corporate Finance

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EY-Parthenon is a unique nexus between the transaction landscape and strategy consulting. By joining us, you will be stepping into an environment marked by ambition, the drive to perform, resilience and our all comprising purpose of ‘building a better working world’. Our team is made up of dynamic and diverse individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by a categoric ‘YES, can do!’ mentality.

Shape the future with confidence.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

Due to our growth, we are currently looking for a junior consultant in Transactions and Corporate Finance to start in OCTOBER 2027. When starting at EY-Parthenon, you will encounter a wide range of experience during your first years. You will be staffed across sectors and experiencing different domains (Due diligence, Valuation, decision modeling and M&A). This sets a broad foundation of knowledge and allows you to become a well-rounded advisor with both technical excellence and deep sector understanding as your career progresses.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an junior consultant, you will be involved in:

• Conducting in-depth research on specific companies and sectors in Belgium and abroad;
• Preparation of prospection and contribution to pitches;
• Contribution to the preparation of information memoranda, teasers and other (marketing) materials;
• Assistance in live sell- and buy-side M&A processes;
• Supporting the client’s negotiating position and purchase price adjustments;
• Performing financial due diligence procedures relating to the sale and purchase of companies and businesses together with your project team. You will do this in order to identify risks that are relevant to the perception of a contemplated transaction;
• Analyzing key balance sheet components and valuation issues, for example, identifying overvalued assets and undervalued/omitted liabilities;
• Support to address core business decisions through smart and sustainable financial modelling, economics and any
• Providing input to purchase and debt agreements and other related documents;
• Analyzing working capital requirements and seasonality relative to proposed target levels;
• Assisting project teams to coordinate valuation engagements for the purpose of: management planning, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, restructuring and reorganization and corporate strategy.

Your Profile

We recruit and develop consultants with intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the capacity to look beyond the numbers, which allows us to help our clients during key milestone decisions in the lifetime of a company.

More concretely, we are looking for people that meet the following:

• You are a Master’s student or you have obtained a Master’s diploma, preferably with a background in Economics, Finance, Business Engineering or Commercial Sciences;
• You are a team player with a sense of responsibility.
• Strong affinity with AI and genuine interest in applying new AI trends in a professional context.
• You can think in solutions, can switch quickly and have an interest in transaction and corporate finance.
• You are fluent in Dutch and have an excellent written and spoken knowledge of English;
• You are a born team player, critical, curious and results-oriented;:
• You are available starting from October 2027.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY-Parthenon Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers and eco vouchers. Thank to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Mobility package -You'll be able to opt-in for the mobility budget. In return for giving yp to your (right to a) company car, you'll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer-provided compensation for alterntive transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10 km of your main place of employment).
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - We are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from on onboarding program, receive extensive training an will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Artificial Intelligence – stay up to date with the latest AI trends through our extensive training opportunities and integrated AI systems. You’ll learn how to leverage AI in a smart and efficient way in your day-to-day work, while developing skills to identify, quantify and track value creation when integrating AI into client environments.
• Fun - You can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt out for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - We are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY-Parthenon, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY-Parthenon and beyond.