At EY Hungary, youll 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 were 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

In todays complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success.

EY-Parthenon is EYs global strategy and transactions practice, combining strategic advice with execution capabilities. It supports clients across mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, valuations, business modelling and related financial advisory services.

Our M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) team advises on local and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, mergers and alliances from strategic positioning through closing. We are seeking an experienced, high-performing M&A professional to join the team.

You will lead challenging transactions across sectors in Hungary and the wider region, working with multidisciplinary teams across the EY-Parthenon network.

As a Manager in EY-Parthenons Strategy & Execution team, you will combine transaction and client leadership with team development and business development.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead local and cross-border M&A engagements from assessment to closing
• Monitor macroeconomic, market and industry trends to identify M&A opportunities and risks
• Perform strategic, financial and business analyses to support client decisions
• Advise senior clients on transaction and financing strategies
• Prepare transaction materials, including teasers, pitch books, information memorandums and presentations
• Develop financial models, valuations and transaction structuring analyses
• Manage senior client and stakeholder relationships, meetings and negotiations
• Ensure effective project management and high-quality delivery
• Support senior professionals and coach junior team members throughout the M&A process
• Support business development through market analysis, proposals and client coverage

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong project leadership and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary M&A teams
• Commercial mindset, and a focus on creating client value
• Confident communication and relationship-building with senior stakeholders
• Proactive contribution to business development and practice growth
• Commitment to continuous learning, coaching and knowledge sharing

To qualify for the role, you must have:

Excellent academic background, including a masters degree in finance, and / or other related field with strong quantitative focus

At least 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A or Corporate Finance acquired through work experience in an investment bank, Big4 or private equity firm

Excellent command of English and Hungarian in a professional environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Project

Experience with managing complex business projects and working with multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunitiesExperience in different sectors is advantage

Strong numerical/analytical ability and a sound grasp of financial accounting. Within this context, CFA, ACCA or other professional qualification will be considered an asset

Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines

Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary

What we offer

A competitive remuneration package including fringe benefits

Flexible full-time working hours that support your worklife balance

High-impact projects in an international environment

An entrepreneurial opportunity to help drive the growth of EY-Parthenon in Hungary.

Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills through future-focused courses and development programs

Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect across our teams, business, clients and societybuilding a better working world together.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.