Assistant Manager

EY Assistant Manager developing standalone, stranded, and one-time cost models for global M&A transactions. Supporting carve-outs, integrations, benchmarks, and business development from Pune.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, particularly in standalone, stranded, and one-time cost modeling, with a strong ability to link operational analysis to financial statements. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools for cost analyses and translating complex financial data into executive-ready presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

M&A Life Cycle ExperienceFinancial Analysis ExpertiseExcel-Based Financial ModelingProject Management SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost ModelingFinancial AnalysisData BenchmarkingOperational AnalysisP&L AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisBalance Sheet AnalysisCost ClassificationAI-Enabled ToolsExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Standalone CostsStranded CostsOne-Time CostsCross-Border M&ABusiness IntegrationCorporate Allocations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement standalone cost models, stranded cost models, and one-time cost projections following carve-outs, spins, and integrations
Develop and apply functional cost and headcount benchmarks using third-party datasets
Identify business entanglements and cost implications associated with standalone projects, stranded assets, and one-time expenditures
Classify costs using trial balances into functional heads, direct versus allocated costs, and headcount versus non-headcount costs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and optimize standalone projects, stranded assets, and one-time expenditures
Build relationships with EY offices globally and contribute to client satisfaction
Support business development activities with expertise on standalone, stranded, and one-time cost considerations
Use AI-enabled tools and technology assets for standalone cost analyses
Provide feedback to improve AI services, prompts, and automation workflows across the SAC delivery process

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of experience in the M&A life cycle, carve-out or post-announcement business integration, and cross-border M&A
Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science, or a related field from a premier institute
Specialized knowledge of standalone costs, stranded costs, and one-time costs
Financial analysis experience across pre- and post-deal transactions
Ability to link operational analysis to P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
Understanding of corporate allocations and methodologies for replacing allocated costs
Proficiency in Excel-based financial and cost modeling
Ability to translate financial modeling outputs into executive-ready PowerPoint materials
Excellent problem-solving, project management, facilitation, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence, networking, and negotiation skills
Willingness to undertake international travel as required by the business
Project management, communication, and presentation skills are additionally desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning and development of mindset and skills
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact
Transformative leadership, including insights, coaching and confidence-building
Diverse and inclusive culture
Opportunities to work with EY teams globally and well-known brands
International travel opportunities as required by business needs