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Senior Manager Corporate Development

Melbourne Permanent AU$200,000 - AU$225,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high-impact role within a well-regarded Corporate Development function, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the business.
  • Exciting role for opportunity and growth!
  • Lead end-to-end M&A activity

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established Australian organisation with a strong national footprint and an ambitious growth agenda. Operating across multiple business lines, the group is actively investing in strategic initiatives, including M&A, partnerships, and organic expansion, to drive long-term value creation.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end M&A transactions, including origination, evaluation, execution, and integration
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and investment papers
  • Conduct commercial, financial, and strategic due diligence on potential targets
  • Prepare board-level presentations and investment committee materials
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across finance, strategy, and operations to assess growth opportunities
  • Support post-merger integration and value creation initiatives
  • Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and potential acquisition targets
  • Build and manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks, consultants, and legal firms

The Successful Applicant

  • 3-4 years' experience within a top-tier strategy consulting firm (e.g. MBB, Big 4 Strategy, Tier 2)
  • 2-3 years' experience within a corporate environment (corporate development, strategy, or FP&A)
  • Strong experience in M&A, transactions, or strategic project delivery
  • Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
  • Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive or board level
  • Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, or a related discipline (MBA/CFA highly regarded)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • High visibility role with direct exposure to C-suite and board
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile, strategic transactions
  • Clear pathway for progression into senior leadership roles
  • Collaborative, high-performing team environment
Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7008688
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-052026-7008688

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