Description:
- Rare opportunity to accelerate your career in a growing M&A team
- Balance working from home with team connection days
- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
About this role
A unique opportunity has become available for a Manager or Senior Manager to join our growing Melbourne Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team
In this collegiate environment that values diversity and rewards entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, you will build strong client relationships and enjoy taking ownership of high-quality engagements, including growth capital, private equity, trade and strategy.
You will work alongside Partners who are dedicated to supporting your career development as an established M&A specialist, while also enjoying a vibrant team culture and sustainable work-life balance.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice to clients from a range of industries on public and private company mergers, acquisitions and divestments, private equity, strategic capital raisings and IPOs
- Prepare financial models and valuation materials
- Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers and performance indicators
- Active participation in business development activities, including preparation of proposals, building relationships with existing and target clients, and establishing professional networks
Skills and experience
- Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
- Significant experience gained in a corporate finance environment
- Commercial acumen including strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills, approaching challenges with a solutions-focused mindset
- Effective written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to manage a high-performing team and build positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders at all levels
- Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge or interest in learning data visualisation tools
If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
Reach your remarkable
At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.
With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.
Remarkable perks that put you first:
- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
- Funded professional membership and study assistance
- Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
- Fully funded gym membership | Health insurance discounts
- And many more!
Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com
As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.