Senior Manager - Business Valuation - Strategy and Transactions

Senior Manager - Business Valuation - Strategy and Transactions

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

Our purpose, to build a better working world, has never been more important. Life at EY has been transformed dramatically but our strong culture of flexible and sometimes remote working has helped EY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other and our clients.

A better working world truly starts with the people at EY who are building it every day. Now more than ever we need talented people from diverse backgrounds to help our clients navigate the complexities of this transformative age: people with the passion, curiosity and drive to make things better.

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. 

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world

What’s in it for you? 

Join our elite Valuation Modelling and Economics (VME) division within the Strategy and Transactions (SaT) sector. As a pivotal leader in a global network of over 10,000 experts across 100 nations, you will provide high-level counsel to clients on capital preservation, optimization, acquisition, and investment strategies. Our SaT service line encompasses specialized groups such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and Valuation, Modelling and Economics. 

As our Senior Manager, you’ll guide clients through complex valuation challenges in diverse scenarios, including transactions, portfolio evaluations, restructurings, and strategic development, often aiding in commercial, financial reporting, tax, regulatory, or strategic issues. 

• Lead small, focused project teams in conducting comprehensive valuations of businesses and intangible assets for management planning, M&A, tax, financial reporting, and dispute resolution. 

• Assume full responsibility for project delivery, acting as the principal manager for the creation of valuation reports, and executing intricate financial modelling and analysis. 

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple valuation engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery within project timelines and budgets.
• Develop and review complex financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option pricing analyses.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing expectations, delivering high-quality service, and providing insightful solutions to complex valuation issues.
• Conduct industry and market research to support valuation assumptions and conclusions. Stay abreast of industry trends that may impact client valuations.
• Provide technical guidance on valuation methodologies and assumptions. Review and ensure the quality of work produced by the valuation team.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within the firm. Develop and deliver training to enhance the skills of the valuation team.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Participate in client proposals and presentations to expand the valuation practice.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through delegation and providing on-the-job training. Foster an inclusive and innovative team environment.

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. 

• Exceptional leadership, business development, communication and team collaboration skills are essential. 
• A bachelor's degree with roughly 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience. 
• An academic background in finance, economics, accounting, or business, with a proven track record in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. 
• Hands-on experience with a variety of valuation methodologies (e.g., market comparables, discounted cash flow) for assorted applications. 
• Proficiency in financial modelling using MS Excel and similar platforms is highly preferred. 
• Prior experience in leading and performing valuations for accounting or tax engagements. 

What we can offer you

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• 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.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Important Notice: End of Year Office Closure

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at EY. Please be advised that our EY Oceania offices will be closed for the end of year shutdown. This will result in a delay in reviewing applications and responding to queries during this period.

• Australia, Fiji, and PNG: Offices will be closed from 20 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 inclusive.
• New Zealand: Offices will be closed from 23 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 inclusive.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to reviewing your application and will get back to you as soon as possible once our offices reopen.

EY | Building a better working world 

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