Senior Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions role at Grant Thornton Australia 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 personalised 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. As part of a global network, Grant Thornton’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice helps clients achieve their growth ambitions by providing advice on mergers and acquisitions, debt and capital raisings and financial modelling. We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager with a passion for client service excellence to deliver pragmatic M&A solutions to a varied client base as part of our Sydney team, building trust and guiding them through a crucial time in their business’ journey. Responsibilities Provide strategic advice to clients from a range of industries on acquisitions, divestments, private equity transactions and strategic capital raisings Prepare financial models and valuation materials Manage the transaction process from the initial client discussions to completion Active participation in business development activities, including preparation of proposals, building relationships with existing and target clients and intermediaries, and establishing professional networks Skills and 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(s) Minimum of five years’ mergers and acquisitions experience gained in a professional services environment Commercial acumen including strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills Problem-solving skills, approaching challenges with a solutions-focused mindset Effective written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to manage a high-performing team and build positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders at all levels Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge or interest in learning data visualisation tools Perks and Diversity & Inclusion 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction Funded professional membership and study assistance Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave Fully funded gym membership | Health insurance discounts And many more! Application support We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. If you have questions or require adaptations or additional support, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com. We endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries: Accounting Sydney, New South Wales, Australia J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/19/2025