Corporate Development – M&A

About the Company

Pennae Group is a family-owned investment and operating company with a long history of building and scaling successful businesses. With a focus on both organic and acquisitive growth, we are building a portfolio of businesses in equipment hire, industrial services, and other sectors aligned with our long-term vision.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and commercially astute individual with a strong interest in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and business development. This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle —from origination to deal execution and post-merger integration—while being mentored by world-renowned M&A expert Adam Coffey.

Responsibilities

Origination & Pipeline Management

• Research and identify potential acquisition opportunities aligned with Pennae Group's investment strategy.
• Maintain a structured database/CRM of targets, tracking all outreach activities and relationship history.
• Prepare market scans and industry mapping reports to identify consolidation opportunities.

Outreach & Relationship Building

• Conduct direct outreach to vendors, owners, and advisors of target businesses.
• Maintain regular contact with intermediaries, brokers, and industry networks.
• Facilitate and coordinate initial meetings between Pennae Group leadership and target businesses.

Transaction Support

• Prepare high-quality presentations and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and analyse financial reports and operating data to support initial evaluations of targets.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing Letters of Intent (LOIs), term sheets, and transaction documents.
• Support the management of external advisors (legal, tax, accounting, and due diligence providers).
• Participate in the due diligence process, assisting with the collection, review, and synthesis of information across commercial, financial, operational, and legal streams.

Post-Merger Integration

• Contribute to the planning and execution of post-merger integration activities.
• Support workstreams focused on aligning systems, processes, and people.
• Help track progress of integration initiatives to ensure synergies and value creation are realised.

Board & Advisor Engagement

• Work closely with the Group CEO, Board, and advisors on active deals.
• Receive mentorship from Adam Coffey, leveraging his extensive M&A expertise.
• Incorporate best practices from leading M&A methodologies into Pennae Group's approach.

About Adam Coffey

Adam Coffey is a highly regarded business leader, former CEO of three national private equity–backed service companies, and author of best-selling books including:

• The Private Equity Playbook
• The Exit Strategy Playbook
• Empire Builder: The Road to a Billion

For more information, visit Adam Coffey's official website.

Candidate Profile

• Someone with a strong appetite to learn and pursue a career in mergers and acquisitions.
• An excellent communicator and natural people person, comfortable building relationships with business owners and advisors.
• Confident in overcoming objections during outreach and negotiations.
• Curious and analytical, with a keen interest in reviewing and interpreting financial data.
• Organised and self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative team player, willing to grow within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle, from origination through to post-merger integration.
• Direct mentorship from Adam Coffey and exposure to a high-performing Board.
• Career development in corporate development, M&A, and business leadership.
• A supportive culture with the opportunity to make a direct impact on Pennae Group's growth.

Location & Work Pattern

• Based in Sydney.
• Expected to attend Pennae Group's
  Penrith office
  at least
  2 days per week
  , with flexibility to work remotely on other days.