Manager - Corporate Finance

Grant Thornton Australia

Perth, WA

Taxation (Accounting)

Full-time

Salary Continuance Insurance

Work-from-home options I Team connection days

See your technical expertise valued and career development supported in this high-performing team

Fully funded gym membership

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently owned and managed accounting, advisory, and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people, and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalized experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

This role sits within our Financial Advisory practice and presents an exceptional opportunity for you to join our high-performing Corporate Finance team. You will be valued for your knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of technical expertise, together with your commitment to nurturing client relationships. You will work across a diverse client base, ranging from start-up firms to international multi-billion infrastructure asset managers and major corporates.

You will have the ability to deal with a variety of differing engagements, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) engagements, Independent Expert Reports (IERs), and other valuations. You will manage clients and engagements independently from start to finish, manage and mentor junior staff, and communicate with all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Provide accounting and financial analysis services to assist with M&A engagements

Conduct analysis using financial forecasts to advise management on matters related to business sale/purchase and/or mergers and acquisitions of interests, capital raising including divestment, private placement, and/or debt financing

Analyze the client organization’s financial performance by analyzing and reporting financial metrics based on historical and forecast financial statements, including assessment of the organization’s operating costs, income, and expenditure.

Lead the preparation of high-quality business valuation reports and advice for a range of purposes, including Independent Expert Reports (or Fairness Opinions), Purchase Price Allocations, and general business, equity, and intangible asset valuations

Prepare robust valuation assessments based on the full range of valuation methodologies, utilising best-practice financial modeling.

Lead a team of professionals on client engagements from end to end, including coaching and developing team members on technical valuation matters

Skills & experience

Qualification(s) and/or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business/Commerce, accounting, or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification

MAppFin or CFA qualification would be highly regarded

Significant experience in corporate finance in a professional services or investment banking environment. Some Australian experience would be desirable.

Extensive valuations experience using various methodologies—DCF, precedent transactions, and traded comparable companies

Strong financial modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements

Experience in building and interpreting complex, robust Excel-based financial models

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, combined with a solid understanding of business dynamics and commercial value drivers and financial analysis

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose—we care for our people, clients, and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities—building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated, and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make are always seen, felt, and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Funded professional membership and study assistance

Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave I paid secondary carers' leave

Fully funded gym membership

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