M&A Executive (Bristol)

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 EYs full spectrum of services weve 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.

The UK Corporate Finance M&A practice is an innovative award-winning team regularly closing high profile cross-border sell-side buy-side and finance raising transactions supporting a range of clients from high growth businesses to multinational listed companies.

Our dynamic and diverse team consists of 100 individuals of varying professional backgrounds including bankers accountants industry professionals and consultants. Working with us will entail both formal and on the job learning from sector experts which will help you to develop the skills needed to become an effective advisor.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced candidate to join the market leading Bristol M&A team to work across a range of sectors.

Key highlights of the Bristol M&A team include:

• Successfully completed multiple transactions over the past 12 months including several PE deals and a cross-border trade transaction
• Commitment to the Diversity and Inclusiveness agenda fostering a culture of belonging and pursuing a range of initiatives which attract and retain a wide pool of talent to our business
• Winner of South-West Dealmakers Corporate Finance Team of the Year 2025 award
• Advising on a number of high-profile deals in the past 12-months including:
• Sale of Deeset to US based Acosta;
• sale of Fargo Systems to August Equity;
• sale of Chipside to Synova PE backed Unity 5; and
• sale of Reflow to Kester Capital

Your key responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of transaction marketing materials and other client deliverables;
• Valuation analysis and calculation using market practice methodology including undertaking sensitivity/scenario analysis; analysis of financial data
• Deal management and management of key stakeholders on projects including other advisors
• Commercial and financial advice on key contracts forming part of the transaction and negotiation with project stakeholders
• Support in the development and maintenance of client relationships including pitch/proposal preparation presentation to clients origination and marketing initiatives and account pursuit

To qualify for the role you must have

• Relevant experience in Professional Services
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to enhance your own knowledge and succeed
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; highly competent in Microsoft Office
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (financial modelling capability is also favoured)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals organisations and clients whilst working under pressure across multiple projects and to tight deadlines
• Educated to degree level

Ideally youll also have

• Prior experience of working in and/or a passion for M&A/Transactions practice which may also include specific sectors within transactions
• Committed to business development and able to identify opportunities to deliver the best value.
• Advanced professional financial qualification (e.g. ACA CFA MBA.)

What we offer you

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25000 people in 150 countries you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness prioritizes your wellbeing and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

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