Senior Consultant, Transaction Diligence

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?

We are truly excited to recruit for a high performing Senior Consultant to join our market leading Transaction Diligence team in Melbourne. For the 12th consecutive year, EY retains its top position as the no. 1 advisor on value and volume of deals in Oceania, as recognised by Mergermarket.

What’s in it for you?

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. 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.

You will also:

• 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 and analyse key value drivers to deliver financial and commercial insights, which directly impact deal value and deal structuring
• Based on your analysis write up your findings and recommendations
• Assist Partners and Directors with business development activities and initiatives

What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A bachelors or master's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or international equivalent
• Strong Excel skills required
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment
• Highly analytical individuals who enjoy solving deal value questions within short deal timelines

What we can offer you

Our vibrant Melbourne Transaction Diligence team is both culturally and gender diverse, where we have fostered an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We prioritise your professional growth by offering focused training and development, combining hands-on experience with formal learning initiatives to ensure you thrive in your career.

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

EY | Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.