• Work from home options | Team connection days
• See your technical expertise valued and career development supported in this high-performing team
• Fully funded gym membership

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

This role sits within our Financial Advisory practice and presents an exceptional opportunity for you to join our high-performing Corporate Finance team. You will be valued for your knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of technical expertise, together with your commitment to nurturing client relationships. You will work across a diverse client base, ranging from start-up firms to international multi-billion infrastructure asset managers and major corporates.

You will have the ability to deal with a variety of differing engagements, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) engagements, Independent Expert Reports (IERs) and other valuations. You will manage clients and engagements independently from start to finish, manage, and mentor junior staff and communicate with all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with M&A engagements
• Lead the preparation of high-quality business valuation reports and advice for a range of purposes, including Independent Expert Reports (or Fairness Opinions), Purchase Price Allocations and general business, equity and intangible asset valuations
• Analysis of key commercial and financial drivers prior to design, build and review of 3-way integrated financial models
• Prepare robust valuation assessments based on the full range of valuation methodologies, utilising best-practice financial modelling
• Undertake research to offer value-added insight into comparable companies and transactions, industry trends and market conditions
• Lead a team of professionals on client engagements from end to end, including coaching and developing team members on technical valuation matters
• Help to drive business development initiatives for Corporate Finance and across the wider firm

Skills and experience

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• MAppFin or CFA qualification would be highly regarded
• Significant experience in Corporate Finance in a professional services or investment banking environment
• Extensive valuations experience using various methodologies – DCF, precedent transactions and traded comparable companies
• Strong financial modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Experience in building and interpreting complex, robust excel based financial models
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and report-writing skills, combined with a solid understanding of business dynamics and commercial value drivers and financial analysis

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Funded professional membership and study assistance
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
• Fully funded gym membership
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.