Experienced Valuation and Business Modelling (Corporate Finance) Specialist – KSA
Job Description
Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Senior Manager specialising in Corporate Finance, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation, Modelling and Economics (VME) network of specialists who deliver high quality advice and solutions through each phase of the deal process.<p><br></p><strong>The opportunity</strong><p><br></p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Finance professional to join our high performing team as a Senior Manager. EY has an established industry leading Transactions & Corporate Finance practice. We focus on advising our clients on their corporate finance agenda including strategic planning, capital allocation decision making, portfolio optimization, and throughout the entire deal life-cycle.<p><br></p>You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.<p><br></p><strong>Your Key Responsibilities</strong><p><br></p>As a Senior Manager within the VME Corporate Finance team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, liaising with client or target management on parts of the transaction process or transformation plans, and regularly undertaking valuations for strategic priorities. You will manage the project team, working closely with all team members as well as forming strong internal links within VME and other departments in EY.<p><br></p>You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. You will plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including financial models and analysis, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client. You will understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients.<p><br></p>You will also help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback. As part of your role in the wider team, you’ll have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management, client service frameworks and recruitment.<p><br></p><strong>Skills And Attributes For Success</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Strategic – you will help clients identifying sources of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a true Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth.</li><li>Commercial – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide advice and decision support on transactions and restructurings.</li><li>Financial – your financial and accounting expertise and experience will underpin the bespoke advice and corporate finance solutions provided to clients.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>To qualify for the role you must have</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business from a leading internationally recognized University, and at least 8 years of relevant work experience. </li><li>In-depth understanding as well as expertise in valuation methodologies, forecasting and scenario planning, and transaction life-cycles.</li><li>Expert financial modelling skills including experience of building complex models from inception, with the ability to overlay complex funding and deal structures.</li><li>Good understanding of IFRS standards and impact of accounting-related issues on valuation and pricing.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Ideally, you’ll also have</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Previous valuation and/or M&A experience gained in Big 4 / Investment Banking / Private Equity.</li><li>Experience of investment appraisal and evaluation, with robust understanding of all commercial aspects of a transaction and potential impact on risk, deal structure, and pricing. </li><li>Demonstrable knowledge of the entire deal life-cycle from both a sell-side and buy-side perspective.</li><li>Experience of reviewing and challenging transaction-related legal documentation. </li><li>Achievement of a CFA or equivalent internationally recognized professional qualification. </li><li>Understanding of the Saudi (or broader GCC) market dynamics.</li><li>Excellent Business Development skills.</li><li>Arabic language skills (although not mandatory).</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>What We Look For</strong><p><br></p>Solution driven individual and “out of comfort zone” thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for corporate finance and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.<p><br></p><strong>What We Offer</strong><p><br></p>We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:<p><br></p><ul><li>Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. </li><li>Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. </li><li>Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. </li><li>Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. </strong><p><br></p><strong>The Exceptional EY Experience. It’s Yours To Build.</strong><p><br></p><strong>EY | Building a better working world </strong><p><br></p>EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.<p><br></p>Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.<p><br></p>Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
