Finance M&A and Special Projects Manager

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Thiess Full time

Make your mark with Thiess   

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About The Role 

As a Finance Principal, you will collaborate with the CFO Group on special projects including M&A activities, bank and investor presentations, external ratings analysis, and more. Your role will involve providing strategic insight, analytical thought, and building transaction models to support M&A transactions and other critical projects.

In this role, you will also:

Conceptually understand Thiess' strategic positioning and how acquisitions, divestments, and investments can support our growth. Analyse data and third-party research reports to evaluate their impact on the Group's strategic position. Develop and review financial models for investments, divestments, or acquisitions. Participate in due diligence, transaction structures, and negotiation of transaction documents. Prepare and participate in the delivery of Board papers and external facing Investor Relations presentations.

About You

Our ideal candidate holds a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a preference for those who are Chartered Accountants, CFAs, or possess similar qualifications. They bring significant expertise from roles within Corporate M&A teams, investment banks, or transactional accounting firms, demonstrating a deep understanding of finance concepts, especially in mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, and equity markets.

Exposure to Investor Relations within a listed or major corporation is seen as advantageous. Moreover, they should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, facilitating effective communication across various organisational levels, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset. Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word further complements their skill set.

Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Thursday 2 May 2024. 

What Thiess Can Do for You 

Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement  Flexible working arrangements  Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane  World-class health & wellbeing programs On-site gymnasium Salary sacrifice options A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

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