Manager - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon

Manager - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon

Location:

London

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Date: 23 Feb 2026

Requisition

Senior Executive (Manager) - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon

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At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results‑oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges.

We develop strategies that optimise operations and enhance overall business value, leveraging deep sector and functional expertise, including:

• Cost Transformation including use of ‘Zero based principles’
• Turnaround and Operational Restructuring
• Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Procurement Strategies & Optimisation
• Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Procurement Optimisation in a deal context
• Transaction Value Creation, e.g. Carve‑outs and Integrations

Our teams work closely with executive leadership across industries to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure sustainable growth.

You’ll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and implementing strategic transformations.

You will be expected to take a leading role on the ground with clients, working as a credible and visible member of joint EY‑client teams. Depending on the size and type of project, you may be part of a large project team or lead on a workstream, with all the support you need from peers and senior team members to help you learn and flourish in these roles.

Given the client‑facing nature of the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively engage with clients and pragmatically address their needs.

We also expect Senior Executives to play a supporting role in new business development efforts by qualifying targets, supporting on pitches/pursuits and preparing compelling go‑to‑market collateral. We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. As an important member of a small and growing team, you would be expected to support in practical efforts to grow the practice, and in the coaching and counselling of junior team members to help them develop.

• Project Management – be part of project teams comprising EY‑P colleagues and (potentially) client team members. Help the team drive progress at pace, through for example action tracking, development of project plans, cost/benefit analysis. Contribute to Engagement Management responsibilities including project commercials and risk management.
• Financial Analysis – Review/analyse financial information and scenario modelling to support decision making and execution.
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast‑paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to really help add value to our clients.
• Value Creation:
  Ability to identify the key strategic priorities / challenges, and pragmatically develop solutions or actions to address.
• Presentation & Report Writing – Demonstrate ability to produce clear, concise Board‑ready presentations that communicate a clear and compelling narrative.
• Business Development - assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations. Contribute to our practice development…