Senior Consultant - MACS Technology

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In the business landscape, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) serve as a vital strategy for driving growth and maximising long-term shareholder value by aligning with an organization's overarching objectives. Each facet of M&A has its own unique challenge, and it often takes a diverse team to get the best results on a deal. Deloitte’s M&A business is one of the largest in Australia, advising top tier clients on complex acquisition, merger, divestment and capital market activities. Our team works across a range of sectors including consumer business, financial services, infrastructure, technology, healthcare and real estate.

Technology is key to all M&A transactions and is often the largest source of cost, complexity and effort in separating or integrating organisations. Our Technology M&A team advise and support clients across a wide range of industries in navigating all facets of the M&A lifecycle (transaction/ deal strategy, pre-deal due diligence, as well as integration/separation planning and execution) from a Technology perspective. We help our clients to identify, architect and quantify technology considerations, values and risks during acquisition, integration or separation processes. We also support our clients throughout the end-to-end M&A process from due diligence through to separation or integration.

What will your typical day look like? 

As a Senior Consultant, you will work across the M&A lifecycle, leading key workstreams, delivering high-quality client outcomes and supporting the growth of our practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of high-quality client deliverables, including technology strategies, technology due diligence reports, technology blueprints, integration or separation plans, cost models and business cases;
• Managing workstreams on complex engagements to identify, design and deliver business and technology solutions in an M&A context;
• Taking ownership of deliverables and helping teams navigate ambiguity in fast-paced client environments;
• Bringing informed perspectives on technology, vendors and the industries in which our clients operate, and translating these into practical recommendations for clients;
• Building trusted relationships with client stakeholders and working effectively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes;
• Supporting proposals and other business development activity for future engagements, including contributing to points of view, proposals and client discussions;
• Coaching junior team members and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture; and
• Contributing to practice development initiatives, including capability building, knowledge sharing and internal team activities.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. 

You will ideally bring:

• 3-5 years’ experience in technology strategy, integration, separation or due diligence in an M&A environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, supported by sound judgement and attention to detail;
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills;
• A strong understanding of technology ecosystems and enterprise architecture, including business applications, infrastructure and cybersecurity;
• Experience supporting communications, culture and change management initiatives;
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of workstreams effectively;
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience working directly with client stakeholders;
• Experience leading small teams or streams of work and supporting the development of junior team members;
• The ability to build consensus and support change in complex, fast-moving environments;
• Experience applying relevant methodologies, frameworks, standards and tools;
• An understanding of the technology challenges facing clients across industries and the ability to translate these into practical insights; and
• A willingness to travel to client sites, as required.

Why Deloitte?   

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

Next Steps  

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