EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year
The EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year is a global competition that recognizes talented women currently studying at university level or equivalent with the potential to have a fulfilling career in EY Transaction Advisory Services (TAS).
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The program aims to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talent to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in EY Transaction Advisory Services (TAS). We hope to foster a community where women from varying backgrounds can learn, be challenged and develop relationships that will last a lifetime.
Why is EY so passionate and about investing in, and committed to the development of future female leaders? Numerous global studies have shown that women’s advancement and leadership are key to business performance and economic prosperity. In order to help companies drive inclusive growth by focusing on their capital and transaction strategy through to execution, it’s vital we build diverse and purpose-driven teams.
About the competition
The search for the 2020 EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year has begun, and this year the competition is in even more countries.
The first phase of the competition takes place in your local country. We will challenge your ability to think critically and to come up with creative solutions for complex problems. You will undertake both group and individual challenges, to give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you can contribute to a high-performing team.
A winner will then be selected for each country and will be invited to attend the global final to represent their country in Rome in early 2020. Finalists will work together to solve problems for a real client, culminating in an evening of celebration where we will announce the 2020 EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year. Participating in the competition will provide you with new experiences, build your confidence, increase your network and help kick-start your career.
The global winner will embark on an all-expenses-paid once-in-a-lifetime EY internship. The month-long experience will take the winner across the globe to work with EY TAS teams in multiple locations as they help clients build a better working world.
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Hear from Tiril Støle, the EY CFWY 2019 winner
Julie Hood, Global Deputy Vice Chair – TAS, interviews Tiril about her experience as the 2019 winner.
How to take part
Open your mind to new possibilities and launch your career by entering your local country competition. EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year is open to women currently studying at university level or equivalent who are interested in a future in corporate finance.
For more information about your local country competition, select your country below for more details.
If country details are not yet available, register your interest in taking part in a country competition by completing this short form.
Previous competition highlights
EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year 2018-19
Sixteen national and regional winners from 15 countries were invited to London to compete in the two-and-a-half-day global final. Tiril Flørnes Støle was announced as the winner at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London. As the 2019 EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year, Tiril embarked on a 30-day immersive internship experience to work with EY mentors and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) teams in Asia-Pacific, EMEIA and the Americas.
2018-19 global finalists
Meet our 16 global finalists (PDF) for the EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year, 2018-19.
EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year 2017-18
On 27 February 2018, Lena Förster from Germany was announced the winner of the inaugural EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year, in London’s iconic Shard building. Lena was awarded a 30-day internship experience working with EY mentors and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) teams in Sydney, Dubai and New York.
2017-18 global finalists
Meet our eight global finalists (PDF) for the EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year, 2017-18. These talented women competed in the grand final global competition in London in February 2018.
