Consultant - M&A Consulting services

Job Requisition ID: 41260 

• Learn from the best in the business
• Mentoring programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career
• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best

Do you want to help some of the largest, most interesting organisations in the world imagine, deliver and run the future?

In response to the growing demand for our market leading M&A Consulting services, we are seeking  a Consultant to join our team in Perth to deliver trusted advice and practical solutions for our clients.

If you are looking to take your career to the next level in the world of mergers and acquisitions, then our team provides you with the perfect opportunity:

• We have supported some of Perth and Australia’s most iconic transactions across private equity and corporate Australia.
• We invest in our people - you will have access to experienced coaches, world class training and global development opportunities.

What will your typical day look like? 

As a Consultant in the team, you will also be involved with:

• Financial analysis and due diligence for the proposed transaction
• Development of strategic growth options and acquisition strategies for clients
• Preparation of acquisition / carve out business cases for review by key stakeholders
• Pre-deal advisory work including strategy design and articulation, market and target assessment, structured problem solving and strategic decision making
• Development of integration / separation strategies to extract maximum value from the transaction including operating model design and change management
• Execution of the transaction, including the negotiation of Transitional Service Agreements, blueprinting and Day-1 (Completion) readiness planning

About the team

We know that Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are a huge deal for businesses, so whether the focus is on growth through acquisitions or increasing shareholder value through strategic divestments, we support clients from start to finish.

Our M&A Consulting Services Team focuses on the deal cycle - including assessment of deal targets with commercial and operational due diligence, pre-deal analysis, deal execution and implementation. We provide support for our clients during sell-side separations and buy-side integrations, with a focus on increasing growth and value, and helping our clients navigate complex deal processes.

Please note M&A Consulting Services primarily focuses on pre-deal strategy and post-deal integration consulting-style work rather than sell-side M&A Advisory services, which is the focus of our Corporate Finance Advisory team.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You may have all or some of the following skills / experiences:

• Proven, hands-on experience in M&A transactions, with a strong focus on post-deal integration or separation activities
• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualification (e.g. CA / CFA / MBA)
• 2 years Advisory/consulting experience, ideally from a Big 4, strategy or boutique consulting firm or the internal strategy function of a large corporate - this is provided as a guidance only, please don't let it limit you, if you feel you have something to add to our team
• Managing to deliver engagements across all of phases of the M&A lifecycle including due-diligence, pre-close and post-merger integration
• Natural aptitude to problem solving and structured thinking
• Experience with the broader deal-oriented process and environment
• Ability to travel based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

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!  

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.