Telstra
Mergers & Acquisitions Manager
We’re committed to building a connected future so everyone can thrive
Finance and accounting
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Telstra
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And delivering the best tech.
On the best network.
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About the role
The Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) will play a critical role in driving the company's growth and portfolio management strategy by evaluating and executing both acquisition, joint ventures, partnerships and divestment opportunities. This role involves conducting detailed financial and valuation modelling, managing end-to-end transaction processes, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. The Manager will support and work closely with senior members of the M&A team and business management/executive to align M&A activities with Telstra's strategic objectives
The Manager of M&A is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the M&A and corporate development process. This position demands strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and the ability to support negotiation and closing transactions effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial and Valuation Modelling
- Create detailed, dynamic and driver based financial models to evaluate the potential financial impact of acquisitions/corporate development transactions/divestments.
- Perform thorough financial analysis and valuations using discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and other relevant techniques.
- Transaction Management
- Manage the end-to-end M&A and corporate development processes, including due diligence, deal structuring and closing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, tax, HR and others) to ensure seamless transaction execution.
- Work closely with and assist in managing advisors, including accounting, legal, consulting and commercial
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within Strategy & Finance, other cross-functional areas, business management and external advisors.
About you To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Accounting
- Demonstrated M&A experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or transaction services department of an investment bank, top accounting firm or M&A advisory at a boutique firm.
- Interest in the telecommunications and technology industry and its competitive landscape
- Ability to identify strategic opportunities and align them with company goals.
- Have strong strategic thinking, thought leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and market analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and key performance indicators.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills for conveying strategies and outcomes.
What you'll be responsible for
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Development of Finance Strategy
Recommend improvements to optimize and improve financial performance and development of strategic long-term plans
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Operational and Financial Reporting
Analyze financial data to prepare timely reports to support business decisions
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Financial Modeling
Analyze data to create financial models that support planning and projections
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
Meet the team
