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Director, Cost Transformation/Operational Restructuring, Operational Strategy, EY Parthenon
Role summary
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The Director will lead cost transformation, operational restructuring and performance-improvement engagements for EY-Parthenon clients. Responsibilities typically include diagnosing cost and operating-model issues, developing practical transformation strategies, identifying savings opportunities, overseeing implementation, managing senior client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in strategy consulting, operational improvement, restructuring, cost reduction or transformation, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or complex corporate environment. Strong financial analysis, commercial judgment, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills are essential. The role also requires confident communication with C-suite executives, business development capability, team leadership and the ability to deliver measurable results in demanding, fast-paced situations.
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| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
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| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Health cover | NHS care; you pay a health surcharge of GBP 1,035 for each year of the visa |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; visa up to 5 years, can be extended; the 5-year wait to settle may rise to 10 (planned) |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
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About EY
EY is a global professional-services organisation providing assurance, tax, consulting and strategy and transactions services. It operates in more than 150 countries and works with governments, major corporations, private-equity firms and growing businesses. EY-Parthenon is EY’s strategy consulting practice, advising clients on corporate strategy, transactions, growth, operating-model design, restructuring and value creation. Its teams combine strategic thinking with practical implementation, particularly on complex transformation and performance-improvement programmes. In the United Kingdom, EY has a substantial presence across London and other major business centres, serving clients in sectors such as financial services, consumer products, healthcare, technology, energy and industrials. The firm offers senior professionals opportunities to work on high-impact engagements, develop client relationships and lead international teams, although the work can involve demanding deadlines, travel and significant commercial responsibility.