Analyst, Deal Advisory

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Analyst to join our Brisbane Deal Advisory team. You would be joining a large multi-disciplinary deal advisory team of around 35 professionals.

We promote a collaborative environment where our team members are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of deal advisory engagements, spanning corporate finance, valuation, due diligence, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions, as well as infrastructure advisory.

At BDO, exceptional client service underpins our belief system and all aspects of service delivery to our clients. There are continuous opportunities to learn across each of the deal advisory service lines, build strong relationships with diverse client groups and expand networks nationally and globally at all stages of your career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing company operations and financial statements

• Completing industry research

• Using research facilities including Capital IQ to identify comparable companies and calculate relevant valuation metrics (including normalisation adjustments, as appropriate)

• Constructing, reviewing and amending financial models

• Applying valuation methodologies including discounted cash flow, capitalised maintainable earnings and option pricing models

• Writing reports in Word and PowerPoint

• Assisting with transaction management, including populating and maintaining data rooms

• Communicating with clients and other transaction advisors to progress engagements

About You

• 1+ years of experience in a professional services firm (in an area such as deal advisory/corporate finance, audit or business services) or a relevant commercial role

• Commercial acumen

• The ability to analyse and interpret financial statements (e.g. Annual Reports) to enable:

  • conclusions to be formed on the financial performance and financial position of a company; and

  • normalisation adjustments to be applied to compare financial performance across similar entities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that enable results to be communicated concisely

• The ability to devise solutions to abstract problems that have no precedent

• The ability to identify knowledge gaps and work with senior staff to develop strategies to plug these gaps

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional client service and utilising your unique skills

• A cover letter that clearly explains why you believe you have the skills needed to succeed in this role and an understanding of BDO’s Deal Advisory team

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).