Ernst & Young

Consultant or Manager, Financial Restructuring

Ernst & Young • $90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in a professional services firm or relevant business setting (Consultant)
  • 4+ years of experience in a professional services firm or relevant business setting (Manager)
  • Designated Canadian CPA required
  • Bilingual in French and English for client interactions
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and negotiation skills
  • Capability in financial analysis and transaction evaluation
  • Experience in developing integrated financial models and cash flow forecasts

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and recommend capital options for clients
  • Facilitate acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers
  • Conduct research for financial modelling and industry analysis
  • Create high-quality reports and client deliverables
  • Present findings clearly to clients and internal teams
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members (Manager roles)

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Flexible vacation policy with firm-paid days for extended weekends
  • Statutory holidays and paid personal days
  • Support and coaching from experienced colleagues
  • Learning opportunities for skills development
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Our global network of Financial Restructuring professionalshelps clients develop financial and operational strategies to improve liquidity, credit availability and shareholder return. Our team is fully integrated both within our wider Strategy and Execution practice and our firm as a whole, and our clients reap the benefits of this broad range of knowledge, skills and experience. We work on the basis of creating long-term relationships with our clients and our teams work closely with them to understand their short and long-term goals - being there at every stage to identify problems and recommend and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

As a Consultant or Manager, you will be part of the restructuring team helping our clients evaluate capital options, capture greater transaction value and achieve strategic objectives - whether they are buying or selling a distressed asset, restructuring a business, dealing with underperformance or looking to improve cash management.

Skills and attributes for success
  • Contribute to report writing, complex valuation analyses, and detailed financial modelling.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders, investment bankers, and legal counsel to gather information, communicate findings, and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Support acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and other transaction-related engagements.
  • Conduct and synthesize research to support financial modelling, competitive and industry analysis, negotiation strategies, and other business-critical initiatives.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and client deliverables, and effectively communicate key insights to stakeholders.
  • Present findings and recommendations clearly, concisely, and confidently to clients and internal audiences.
  • Demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Manager:
    • Provide effective leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members; fostering their professional growth and development.
    • Assist in the planning and execution of engagements including managing specific elements of larger projects and providing overall management for smaller engagements.


To qualify for the role you must have
  • Consultant:
    • two to four years of experience in a professional services firm or other business environment.
  • Manager:
    • minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional services firm or other business environment
  • Designated Canadian CPA.
  • This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
  • Demonstrated strengths in problem-solving, critical thinking, situational analysis, negotiation, and strategic decision-making.
  • Strong technical expertise in financial analysis, with the ability to evaluate complex business and transaction scenarios.
  • Financial modelling capabilities, including the development of integrated financial models and short-term cash flow forecasts.
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial statement analysis and the key drivers of business performance and value.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships, with a strong interest in business development and expanding professional networks.
  • Collaborative team player who actively contributes to business development initiatives and market-facing activities alongside colleagues and senior leadership.


Ideally, you'll also have
  • Willing to enroll in the CIRP Qualification Program.
  • Willing to sit for the oral board examination to qualify as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
  • Embrace the uncertainty and often fluid nature of the work and will have a "roll up the sleeves" attitude and a high level of creative energy and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work either autonomously or with a team on a number of simultaneous projects.


What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for Restructuring Services and have 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.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
  • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
  • Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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