Director, EY Parthenon, Strategy & Execution, Restructuring, London

Overview

As a Restructuring Director in EY’s FR team, you lead engagements to deliver financial and organizational solutions for distressed or stressed businesses. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, shaping turnarounds and resilience strategies. The role combines high-stakes analysis, client reporting, and leadership of engagement teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll develop people, nurture client relationships, and contribute to EY’s broader restructuring and growth ambitions.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• continuous learning
• diverse and inclusive culture
• flexible and supportive environment
• career development opportunities
• global network access

Responsibilities

• Define engagement scope with the Partner and drive the project to completion with limited supervision
• Lead engagements, report to the engagement Partner, and project-manage team deliverables
• Coordinate work across discreet assignment streams and ensure timely client communication
• Establish and nurture internal and external relationships to enhance visibility and opportunities
• coach and develop team members, contributing to learning culture and technical knowledge sharing
• Demonstrate professionalism and manage multiple engagements with consistent quality
• Support people development through training, recruitment, and wellbeing activities
• Maintain strong risk management awareness in all activities

Key requirements

• Proven track record within a recognised Restructuring team
• Experience leading options analysis, contingency planning, and formal corporate insolvencies
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and potentially JIEB pass
• Strong external network and ability to develop business across services and markets
• Ability to assess distressed situations and advise stakeholders
• People development experience and ability to supervise and mentor staff

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Strategic and commercial thinking
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Financial analysis and scenario modelling
• Risk assessment and liquidity reviews
• Experience with restructuring strategies and insolvency processes

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