Associate Manager

Role Overview

• Demonstrate excellent skills in developing and implementing standalone cost models, stranded cost models, and one-time cost projections following carve-out, spins and Integrations
• Develop and apply functional cost and headcount benchmarks using third‑party datasets to validate future‑state standalone assumptions
• Identify and quantify cost, dis‑synergy, and entanglement risks impacting standalone EBITDA and deal valuation
• Classify costs into various functional heads using trial balance and further classifying into direct vs allocated costs and headcount vs non headcount costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective management and optimization of standalone projects, stranded assets, and one-time expenditures
• Build strong relationships with EY offices across the globe, demonstrating knowledge of regional practices and contributing to client satisfaction
• Support business development activities by providing expertise on standalone cost models, stranded cost models, and one-time cost considerations
• Provide guidance to project teams and mentor junior professionals, fostering their growth and development within the CoE
• Conduct timely performance reviews for employees and develop other professionals by providing effective performance feedback and training.
• Lead by example
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Senior Managers on proposals and new business opportunities
• Leverage and enhance AI‑driven tools and tech enablement solutions across standalone, stranded, and one‑time cost modelling, including refining prompt libraries, improving automation outputs, and supporting the continuous enhancement of AI services used within SAC engagements

Requirements

• Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science, or related field from a premier institute with 6-8 years of applicable industry and/or consulting experience
• Understanding of M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A with specialized knowledge of standalone costs, stranded costs, and one-time costs
• Proficiency in Excel‑based financial and cost modelling, with the ability to translate outputs into executive‑ready PowerPoint materials
• Willingness to undertake international travel as per business requirement
• Project management skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.