Senior Consultant or Manager - Transaction Diligence - Strategy and Transactions

Auckland, NZ

10h ago

The opportunity

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

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 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

Share your technical and other knowledge with your team

Play a role in business plan initiatives ( key accounts, recruitment, client service framework) and new business opportunities by 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

Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written

Have project management skills

Be an effective time manager, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines

Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels

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 we offer :

We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

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.

You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive package can be tailored to your individual needs.

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.

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 or via phone (+61 3 8650 7788, option 4).

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

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

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