Junior Manager, Deal Technology (IT), Strategy and Execution, EY-Parthenon, Belfast and Manchester

Overview

In this role you advise on IT aspects of M&A within EY-Parthenon, supporting clients through the deal lifecycle. You’ll apply IT skills to diligence, value creation, carve-outs and integrations across sectors. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to shape transaction strategy and execution. This is a growth role in a globally connected practice that values diverse perspectives. You’ll have a chance to influence outcomes for corporate and private equity clients at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• skills development and state-of-the-art methodologies
• inclusive and empowering culture
• global network and cross-cultural experiences
• wellbeing priority
• opportunity for international exposure

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to IT pre-deal, value creation, post-deal, separation and integration engagements for UKI clients
• Assist in business origination activities, including pitches and presentations with EY Parthenon teams
• Join client engagement teams to support decision makers in developing and executing transaction strategies
• Assess IT readiness: organisation, infrastructure, applications, data and service delivery across transaction phases
• Support transaction execution planning to hit milestones and identify risks and improvement areas
• Develop technical and personal skills through structured learning and practical experience

Key requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related subjects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of IT ecosystem components: Enterprise Architecture, IT Operating Model, IT Strategy, ERP/HRIS, IT Infrastructure, Data, Site Separation
• Project management experience with multi-workstream delivery
• Willingness to travel, on-site in Belfast or Manchester with travel to London

• strong communication
• analytical thinking
• stakeholder management
• Enterprise Applications (ERP, HRIS, CRM)
• IT Infrastructure
• IT Governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT)

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