An opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&A; skilled to join the corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team of a leading, diversified Australasian consumer products organisation.
The organisation has a strong track record of successfully executing acquisitions. They are looking to hire an experience M&A; professional to support them through an interest period for the business. It is likely to be 6-12 month contract initially.

The Challenge

This is a high-profile role requiring strong analytical capability, commercial judgement and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders. You will need to manage multiple transaction workstreams, produce high-quality analysis and Board-level materials, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

The Expertise

Reporting to the Senior Manager, M&A;, your key responsibilities will include:

- Identifying, assessing and evaluating potential acquisition targets.
- Managing initial approaches and discussions with target businesses.
- Leading financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis.
- Coordinating due diligence across finance, commercial, legal, tax, HR and other functional areas.
- Managing internal workstreams and coordinating external advisers throughout the transaction process.
- Preparing investment papers, executive presentations and Board materials.
- Reviewing and assisting with the negotiation of transaction documentation and commercial terms.
- Acting as the primary contact for vendors and advisers on smaller to medium-sized transactions.
- Supporting funding initiatives associated with M&A;, including equity and debt raising.




- Preparing ASX announcements relating to acquisition activity.
- Progressively taking ownership of smaller to medium-sized transactions with increasing autonomy.

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- Approximately 4–7 years’ M&A; experience within a top-tier investment bank, corporate advisory firm or corporate development team.
- Demonstrated experience across the full M&A; transaction lifecycle.
- The capability to lead smaller to medium-sized bolt-on acquisitions and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, advisers and vendors.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- The confidence and communication skills to engage with senior executives and produce high-quality Board-level materials.
- A collaborative, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- A Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification. Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA, CA or CFA will be viewed favourably.
- Experience across healthcare, consumer and retail or industrial sectors would be advantageous, although not essential.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

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📌 M&A Manager | Long-term contract (Melbourne)
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