Director, Financial Due Diligence – Transactions & Corporate Finance

About the role

EY‑Parthenon is seeking a Director to lead its Financial Due Diligence practice within the Transactions & Corporate Finance team. You will work with private equity and corporate clients throughout the full transaction lifecycle, delivering rigorous analysis that informs deal decisions and post‑completion integration.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, identifying material issues and assessing their impact.
• Analyse business drivers, financial statements, and operational data to produce actionable insights.
• Engage regularly with target companies and client stakeholders at all levels.
• Prepare and present deliverables, including detailed reports and client presentations.
• Collaborate with team members, sharing responsibility for project execution and quality.
• Coach junior staff and contribute technical expertise to the department.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in transactions, M&A, or corporate finance.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
• Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to build relationships across senior levels.
• Demonstrated project‑management capability and professional assertiveness.
• Enrollment in the CFA program is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel spreadsheet modelling.