Australia Job Openings
EY
Manager, Sales & Purchase Agreement Advisory, Transaction Diligence
Sydney
September 14, 2024
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?
At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people like you to build a better working world.
What's in it for you?
We are looking for a Manager to join our expanding Sale & Purchase Agreement Advisory (SPA) team that sits in and works collaboratively with our Oceania Transaction Diligence practice.
The SPA team has in-depth expertise from working with clients on more than 400 deals, creating contractual solutions to financial and commercial issues at the time when they can be converted into real value during deal negotiations, and is one of only a few such specialist teams in Australasia.
As part of our SPA team you will work with many of the world’s largest organisations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in both the Oceania and global market, across a broad variety of industries.
Together we will assist clients navigating the transaction process by providing value-adding SPA support, financial insight and analysis during the process leading up to the determination of the final purchase price for their deals, working alongside investment banks, M&A teams, lawyers, tax advisors and due diligence teams to ensure money is not left on the table during the process.
On a typical day, you will
What are we looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
What we can offer you
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation
Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?
At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people like you to build a better working world.
What's in it for you?
We are looking for a Manager to join our expanding Sale & Purchase Agreement Advisory (SPA) team that sits in and works collaboratively with our Oceania Transaction Diligence practice.
The SPA team has in-depth expertise from working with clients on more than 400 deals, creating contractual solutions to financial and commercial issues at the time when they can be converted into real value during deal negotiations, and is one of only a few such specialist teams in Australasia.
As part of our SPA team you will work with many of the world’s largest organisations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in both the Oceania and global market, across a broad variety of industries.
Together we will assist clients navigating the transaction process by providing value-adding SPA support, financial insight and analysis during the process leading up to the determination of the final purchase price for their deals, working alongside investment banks, M&A teams, lawyers, tax advisors and due diligence teams to ensure money is not left on the table during the process.
On a typical day, you will
- Manage and participate in SPA advisory engagement execution for the acquisition or disposal of businesses (targets) by private equity investors, funds or strategic corporate clients.
- Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams. This may include analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments, preparation of pricing schedules, reviewing, and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA, assisting the client with their preparation or review of Completion Accounts, and performing Leakage reviews.
- Advise clients on the advantages, risks and options as to the most suitable purchase price mechanism for their transactions, together with providing insightful, deal relevant points of view and recommendations to the client by leveraging your technical and commercial experience.
- Analyse financial results of targets through reviewing diligence findings, financial analysis and conducting interviews with target management.
- Supporting negotiations with clients throughout the transaction, agreeing detailed and compelling outputs.
- Building valued relationships with internal contacts and external clients to develop and expand your own portfolio of projects, focusing on high value opportunities.
- Collaborate with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated approach to our clients.
What are we looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
- Experience in a Transaction Diligence role, or mergers and acquisitions environment, working with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements
- Ability to quickly develop, build and manage relationships to work closely with multiple clients and teams, both external and internal.
- A bachelor or master degree in accounting, business, finance or economics.
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CAANZ or international equivalent.
- At least 5 years' experience in a role within a professional services or chartered accounting environment or in a financial performance and analysis or mergers & acquisitions role at a corporate organisation.
- A keen interest in understanding businesses, transactions and deal value drivers.
- Passion for client service excellence and attention to detail and ability to grasp complex issues and explain them clearly to non-accountants.
What we can offer you
- Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
- Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
- Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation
Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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