The opportunity 

We are looking for a Senior Manager or Director to join our Sydney or Melbourne Transaction Diligence team. As part of our Transaction Diligence team you will work with a range of clients, from entrepreneur led businesses to the largest global enterprises. 

You will have the opportunity to work with both corporate and private equity clients, across various industry sectors. The complex nature of our projects means you'll often be working with other EY colleagues from varied backgrounds and disciplines. 

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 acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers 
• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management 
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information 
• Identify issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring 
• Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements 
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations 
• Be responsible for project team management 
• Support the personal and professional development of junior staff 
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Directors on proposals and new business opportunities by participating in the proposal process, building client relationships and demonstrating knowledge of client business 

Skills and attributes for success  

• A bachelors or masters degree in accounting, business, finance or economics preferred
• At least 10 years of related work experience, with transaction diligence or M&A transactions experience preferred, or a background in external audit or restructuring with more recent experience in transaction diligence A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or international equivalent
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and a dedication to teamwork
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment  

Ideally, you’ll also have  

• An excellent working knowledge of MS Excel to develop financial models 

What we offer  

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.