EY Parthenon - Manager - Infrastructure Advisory

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Job type

Full-time

Location

Auckland City 1010

Full job description

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.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax 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.

As our Manager based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) you’ll play a key part in our financial modelling and commercial engagements on a full time flexible basis.

EY’s Infrastructure Advisory team is New Zealand’s leading advisor to Government and industry on projects and programmes that significantly impact our people and communities. You will have the opportunity to advise clients across all infrastructure sectors, including transport, energy, water, defence, health and human services, education and justice, representing EY in planning and delivering major investments in our country’s future. This exciting opportunity offers exposure and experience of New Zealand’s biggest and most important infrastructure projects across transport, health, justice and defence and energy.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

For this role we are seeking a commercially minded individual to:

Provide trusted financial, commercial and strategic advice to clients in consultation with senior staff and partners

Plan and build financial models that are transparent, robust, flexible and easy to operate

Use and review models to improve model integrity and provide analytical insights

Work in a high-performing team to help Government and industry clients navigate all stages of the infrastructure lifecycle, from strategy and business case development through to transactions advice

Develop clear, well written and easy to understand reports and presentations

Manage and be accountable for internal budgets and administration and ensure quality and risk management protocols are followed

Assist in identifying opportunities to grow our business, including building relationships in the market and lead and/or support proposals and pitches

Manage, mentor and provide counselling to our junior team members

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

Strong MS Excel and analytical skills, attention to detail and a track record of undertaking insightful quantitative analysis

Professional client facing experience within a relevant role or sector, for example within advisory firms, banking, infrastructure firms, private sector or Government

Willingness to apply your skills across multiple sectors and multiple disciplines

Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to think strategically when problem solving

Ability to lead and manage multiple projects/people concurrently, and effectively prioritise competing demands

Willingness to train and grow more junior team members

Commitment to a strong positive team culture and enthusiasm for working in a flexible and diverse team environment

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years post-graduate experience in a relevant role or sector

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

A passion for working on some of New Zealand’s largest and most transformative infrastructure projects

Core values of integrity and professionalism

Willingness to travel domestically

Experience in Power BI, Power Query and Alteryx would be advantageous but not essential

Achievement of, or progress towards, CA, CFA or an equivalent postgraduate qualification would be advantageous but not essential

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment

Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits

Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, ****** orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

EY | Building a better working world

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