EY Hiring for Senior Consultant, Transaction Diligence, Strategy and Transactions Job at Melbourne Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Consultant within the Transaction Diligence team in our Melbourne office.

As part of our Transaction Diligence team you will work with many of the world’s largest organisations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in the global market. Through analysis of financial, commercial and operational data, our industry-aligned transaction diligence professionals add true value to clients, providing insights to key decision-makers that help them increase value, and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions. You will help to identify key value drivers, challenge assumptions about future performance, search for and advise on hidden value, and work with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated approach to our clients before, during and after the transaction.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and participate in due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers
• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management
• Project manage information flows and manage key stakeholders
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
• Identify issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring
• Based on your analysis write up your findings and recommendations
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Directors on proposals and new business opportunities by drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships and demonstrating knowledge of client business

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in a Transaction Diligence role within a Consulting environment, working independently and with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or international equivalent
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your performance. In addition, our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be tailored to your individual needs, to give you the freedom to manage your role in a way that’s right for you. This includes;

• a variety of flexible working and leave arrangements
• personalised career development including coaching and support to help you build your career and access to formal learning so you can develop the skills you’ll need to thrive in the future
• a range of tools and benefits to guide and support your health and wellbeing throughout your entire EY career

About EY

At EY, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Through our inclusive leadership behaviours, a variety of internal networks, flexible working and mentoring programs, you will have the support and flexibility to build an exceptional career.

EY is committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via [email protected] or phone +61 3 8650 7788.

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process will be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.

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