Senior Consultant - M&A - Supply Chain - Operations

About EY Parthenon

EY-Parthenon is a unique, world-class strategy practice that delivers long-term value to our clients, our people and EY. As a sub-service line within Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon brings together professionals with diverse strategic capabilities and deep sector insights. We enable our professionals to lead from the front, unlock the full po tential of strategy, transactions and restructuring, and reshape work, paving the way for high value impact for our cli ents. EY-Parthenon plays a critical role in driving collaboration between sub-service lines, within service lines and across the firm.

The opportunity

The Transactions Strategy & Execution (TSE) team advises clients across the entire deal lifecyclepre-deal diligence, Day 1 planning, post-merger integration, carve-outs, and long-term value creation. The team partners with corpor ates and private equity clients to manage transformational change and operationalize deal strategy. Our professionals work cross-functionally to evaluate operational, financial, and people-related risks and synergies, providing data-driven, actionable recommendations to drive deal success. We are hiring Managers/AVPs with deep expertise in one of three functional domains: Operations, Finance, or Human Resources, to lead transaction projects, advise senior stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of our mar ket presence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support M&A engagements including due diligence, integration, separation, and value creation initiatives.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, understanding their strategic goals and aligning transaction strategies accordingly.

Analyze large datasets and provide insights across financial, operational, or people dimensions depending on the functional track.

Identify risks and opportunities within the clients functional area and across cross-functional teams.

Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including strategic reports, synergy assessments, and implementation roadmaps (Day 1/Day 100).

Lead proposal development and participate in business development initiatives.

Manage multiple engagements and teams, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction.

• Conduct Operational Due Diligence (ODD) for buy-side and sell-side transactions.

• Lead post-merger value creation and business transformation programs.
• Work across areas such as supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and shared services.
• Support clients in synergy assessment, operating model design, and performance improvement.
• Develop high-impact growth and EBITDA transformation plans. Preferred Experience
• Experience in consulting or transformation roles in sectors like Industrials, Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Pharma, or Retail. • Hands-on experience in supply chain optimization, lean operations, or manufacturing excellence.
• Familiarity with tools and frameworks for operational benchmarking and strategic cost reduction.

To qualify for the role you must have

MBA in Strategy/Operations or BE with industry experience.

2- 5 years of relevant experience in a consulting, corporate, or industry setting with exposure to M&A or transformation projects.

Prior experience in at least 2 relevant areas under the selected functional track.