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 Consultant, you will work across the M&A lifecycle, supporting client engagements and contributing to the growth of our practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing high-quality client deliverables, including IT strategies, IT due diligence reports, technology blueprints, integration or separation plans, cost models and business cases;
• Working with project teams on complex engagements to identify, design and deliver business and technology solutions in an M&A context;
• Bringing informed perspectives on technology, vendors and the industries in which our clients operate;
• Supporting proposals and other business development activity for future engagements;
• Supporting the build of strong working relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams; and
• Contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Enough about us. Let’s talk about you.

You will ideally bring:

• 1-2 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 to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, supported by sound judgement;
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills;
• Understanding of and interest in technology ecosystems and enterprise architecture, including business applications, infrastructure and cybersecurity;
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively;
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills;
• 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
• 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  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!