Senior Consultant or Manager - Business Valuations - Strategy and Transactions

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant or Manager – Valuation Modelling and Economics 

You will join our Valuation Modelling and Economics (VME) team within our Strategy and Transactions (SaT) service line. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimising, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within SaT include Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax and Valuation, Modelling and Economics. 

You will support clients regarding valuation matters in various contexts including for transactions, portfolio assessment, restructuring and strategic planning. This work usually assists clients in addressing matters relating to commercial, financial reporting, tax, regulatory matters or strategy.

Your key responsibilities

• Work within small project teams to undertake valuations of businesses and intangible assets. Your work will be for various purposes including management planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax, financial reporting and disputes. 
• Take ownership for delivery of projects within each team. You will be the key person responsible for managing and preparation of valuation reports and detailed financial modelling and analysis.
• Think critically, identify issues and propose strategies related to the advice being provided. 
• Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel and colleagues

What we look 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 bachelor's degree and approximately 3 to 7 years of related work experience 
• A degree in finance, economics, accounting or business, with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis 
• Direct experience utilising various valuation techniques and methodologies (market comparables, discounted cash flow, etc) for different purposes 
• Experience in financial modelling in MS Excel and related software preferred 
• Experience conducting valuations for accounting and or tax planning purposes is desired 
• Excellent analytical, communication, organisational, interpersonal, and teaming skills  

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• An open, curious mind which can help us to enhance the way we work and bring creative solutions to client’s problems.
• Strong teaming skills. We work in teams and pride ourselves on our open, supportive culture.
• A strong desire to continually develop themselves and others.

What we offer you

​At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

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 ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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 or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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