M&a Analyst

Part Time - 3 days a week
- Unique role charged with engaging with acquisition targets
- Highly acquisitive ASX listed business with a host of well-known brands
- Sydney, Lower North Shore. Salary: $120K - $130K + Super.

**M&A Analyst - Consumer Goods - Lower North Shore**

**Company Background**

Our client is one of Australia’s leading consumer goods businesses with a global presence. Enjoying continuing success and growth, this ASX-listed organisation has an extra-ordinary reputation and is always on the lookout for acquisitions that align with their growth strategy.

With state of the art, bright, modern offices and a well-established and capable team, this business is well-known for retaining and developing their best and brightest staff. The CFO does this by ensuring she understands the aspirations of her team and provides exposure to as many desired areas as possible.

This business has instantly recognisable brands and a formidable market presence which will only enhance your exposure and future career prospects.

Enjoying a high-performance culture, you will also have the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week should you choose.

**The Role**

This role has become available as the incumbent is moving to live overseas.

As the M&A Analyst, you will work closely with the CEO and CFO who have overseen numerous prior transactions. They are willing to train the right person into a role that will focus on (not limited to) the following:

- Identifying and qualifying acquisition targets based on the company growth strategy.
- Maintaining relationships with a network of contacts - including but not exclusive to investment banks, sell and buy side brokers, debt restructuring / insolvency firms etc.
- Providing a weekly report on the updated status of M&A opportunities.
- Researching the financial status of target companies and analysing their performance history.
- Analysing accretive earnings potential in conjunction with the CFO for presentation to the CEO.
- Preparation of relevant board reporting - status of opportunities, financial metrics, timing etc.
- As necessary, assisting with the appointment of the appropriate independent corporate advisory firm.
- Assist in conducting due diligence on companies to be acquired.
- Seek new brands for distribution in the Australian / New Zealand market. Providing a monthly report / update to the CEO.

**Your Background**

To be considered for this M&A Analyst role you will meet the following criteria:

- Confidence and well-developed interpersonal skills to enable you to pro-actively build relationships, network and liaise effectively with stakeholders and targets.
- Excellent business acumen and an analytical mind.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Those with a great attitude and desire to work in the M&A space from an audit background are welcome to apply.
- Any prior relatable experience or market knowledge of acquisition opportunities would be highly regarded but is not a pre-requisite.
- This would be an ideal role for an individual with a CA background who has worked in corporate finance or transaction advisory services or similar however this is not a pre-requisite.
- Keen to take on a part-time role; 3 days per week.