M&A Consultant / Senior Consultant - Supply Chain & Operations Value Creation

Description

Location: Katowice / Wrocław - 2 days office / 3 days remote Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY. We are looking for a Consultant / Senior Consultant to join our Operations team to support Transact-to-Transform engagements across a broad range of industries. In this role, you will primarily focus on defining the approach, shaping solutions, and guiding execution. You will help clients understand required changes across their operations landscape, business processes, and operating models, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The opportunity Our Operations team is one of the largest M&A advisory groups, focusing on transformation advice for private and public clients. Our deep operational expertise, sector knowledge, and global network of local market experts enable us to add real value to our clients' transactions and transformation initiatives. What we look for As we are a dynamic team of passionate specialists, and we work in international teams all over the world, we will look for the same business acumen. Facing customers, we are "out of box thinking" professionals. Our top performers have a team player attitude, and they cope with challenges on the daily basis. If it all sounds familiar to you - we are looking forward to seeing you on board.

What we offer

• EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Preferred experience in M&A transactions (e.g., due diligence, synergy assessment, integration, separation, restructuring, or value creation)

• Experience in one or more operational areas such as: Supply Chain / Procurement / Manufacturing / Industrial Operations / Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement or SG&A optimization

• Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers

• Hands-on experience working in an international environment

Your key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end operations workstreams across strategic transformations and M&A transactions, including due diligence, value creation, integration, separation, and restructuring initiatives

• Assess operational performance, identify risks and value creation opportunities, and analyze operational and financial metrics, including KPIs, cost structures, productivity, and working capital

• Evaluate business functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, Operations, and Corporate Functions to identify operational synergies, cost reduction opportunities, and performance improvements

• Support the development of business cases, financial models, and value creation initiatives to inform transaction and transformation decisions

• Coordinate project workstreams and manage relationships with client stakeholders, including senior management and C-level executives

• Develop high-quality client deliverables, including executive presentations, findings reports, business cases, and steering materials

• Translate business needs into practical operational improvement and transformation initiatives

• Leverage AI tools and innovative approaches to enhance analysis, delivery efficiency, and identification of improvement opportunities

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3-6 years of professional experience in operational consulting, transaction advisory, due diligence, value creation, restructuring, transformation, or performance improvement projects

• Good understanding of operational value drivers, such as cost optimization, procurement effectiveness, supply chain performance, working capital improvement, operational productivity, and organizational efficiency

• Ability to assess business performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support the development of practical recommendations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in financial modelling, advanced Excel, business case development, and financial analysis

• Experience using AI, automation, and digital tools to support analysis, insights generation, and day-to-day project delivery

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related discipline

• Ability to travel and work across EU (up to 20% annually)

• Excellent written and verbal command of English and an additional European language (French, Spanish, Italian, or German preferred)

• Occasional work outside normal business hours to work with international teams (e.g. United States)