JOB DESCRIPTION

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Manager Role to support Financial and Business Modelling for Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy (TRS) and Capital & Debt Advisory (CDA) “CDA&R” across MENA
EY is looking for a Manager level Business & Financial Modelling professional based in India to join their team providing full suite of CDA&R solutions to MENA clients.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. 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 opportunity
You’ll help the CDA&R team address clients’ transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting for funding strategy, optimal capital structure, debt capacity, scenario analysis etc. purposes across a range of industries and clients, including but not limited to real estate, construction, oil and gas, marine/shipping, and manufacturing.
 
Your key responsibilities
As a CDA&R Business and Financial modelling Manager, you are likely to spend your day focussing on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the funding or restructuring process transformation / turnaround plans and regularly undertake review for strategic priorities. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value drivers, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.

You will make technical contributions to client engagements and internal projects involving business and financial modelling and financial analysis by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients' issues, performing research and analysis of the target's industry and of quoted companies operating in that sector. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client.
 
You will be leading different workstreams across client engagements which the firm is pursuing, and the support includes but not limited to 

• Managing client relationship with various user offices across MENA region and actively taking part in business development initiatives of the firm and being pro-active and initiative driven.
• Liaising with the onshore team and acting as a single point of contact in project execution and delivery.
• Being responsible for acting as a mentor / counsellor for the team (Senior analyst through Associate Manager level) and responsible for their career growth within the firm.
• Performing model builds according to the various requirements of the engagement including feasibility study, valuation model, project finance models, M&A models. 
• Handling client queries with respect to the engagement, be equipped to resolve client queries and setting the right expectations, competent to perform high level analytical reviews.
• Flexibility to travel to various user locations in MENA depending on the project requirement.
• You will also help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. 
• You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback

 
Skills and attributes for success

• Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth
• Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings
• Technical knowledge in relation to Corporate Finance 
• Knowledge/experience with Valuation Fundamentals would be bonus
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Accounting standards (IFRS)
• Good proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint 
• Exposure to various analytics tools including Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx would be preferred

  
To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate in any discipline with Post-Graduation in MBA/MS in Finance /CFA / CA / ACCA
• Strong Excel Knowledge with preferred experience in Macros
• 8 - 10 years relevant experience with proficiency in Valuation, Financial Modelling (strong experience in model builds and proficiency in conducting analytical reviews)
• Modelling and appraisal experience in the various sectors. As a minimum, it is expected you should have performed multiple financial modelling engagements, developed and reviewed complex financial models (including debt financing), prepared feasibility studies and supported on the review of multiple 3rd party appraisal reports.

 
Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous financial analysis, market research and modelling experience in a professional services/Big 4 or similar environment
• Achievement of, or significant progress towards CFA or other professional certification
• Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market
• Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory)

 
What we look for
Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals.
 
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on 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.

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