Senior Analyst/Assistant Manager

We’re a leading network of independent Australian accounting, audit and business advisory firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

About the team

The Corporate Finance team provides independent, well-informed advice to public and private sector clients at board level on business transactions and the valuation of business assets. The Corporate Finance team help clients progress towards a goal ‘ be it growth, higher profitability, improved market share or competitive advantage.

Work in this team is focused on assisting business owners in the process of structuring a merger or acquisition transaction, carrying out the due diligence and valuation of business assets for sale by a business owner, or calculating the commercial value of shares or intangible assets.

About the role

As a Senior Analyst or Assistant Manager you will assist with the execution of a range of transactions on both buy-side engagements (lead advisory and due diligence) and sell side mandates. You will provide independent and expert advice so that our clients can maximise their business potential and ensure positive outcomes from their transactions.

You will build on your own skills and technical knowledge and work on a range of different engagements, including valuations and financial modelling. 

The core accountabilities include taking ownership on analysis and writing reports, building relationships with the team and clients, and transitioning to the role of being a trusted adviser.

Key responsibilities

• Support buy’side and sell’side engagements by undertaking industry, market and transaction research, preparing M&A deliverables (including Information Memorandums, pitch materials and pricing papers), and assisting with dataroom, bidder and Q&A management.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to develop insights into client businesses, prepare databooks, and contribute to the evaluation and ranking of potential bidders and acquisition targets.
• Assist in the preparation of information requests, financial due diligence databooks and reports, and conduct analysis of historical and forecast financial performance (P&L, balance sheet and cash flows) in line with agreed scope and budget.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business and asset valuations, prepare comparable company and transaction analysis, contribute to valuation reports, and assist in forming initial views on business and equity value.
• Contribute to client management interviews, undertake client and industry research, and prepare high’quality written outputs for client deliverables, including valuation and due diligence reports.
• Build, maintain and enhance robust financial models using Excel and other tools to assess profitability, funding and risk, identify key risks and opportunities, and support informed client decision’making.

Who we’re after

Here are the some of the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all ‘ that’s ok! We’d still love for you to apply.

• Related tertiary qualifications in Accounting or similar and demonstrated experience in a Corporate Finance or Transactions role or in External audit, ideally from a Professional Services environment.
• Positive team player committed to ongoing professional and personal development.
• Results oriented, resilient and adaptable with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of diverse key internal and external stakeholders.

Our commitment to you

At Pitcher Partners, we support you to lead your way with tailored development programs, study assistance, and secondment opportunities.

You can enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, and wellbeing initiatives including mental health support and onsite wellness activities.

Located right next door to Southern Cross Station, we offer a vibrant workplace with free barista made coffee and a culture that invests in your growth.

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page to find out more.

Our process

We review applications continuously, so apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

The recruitment process usually includes a phone screen, two interviews, and role-specific case study. Our team will guide you through the process and provide all necessary information.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, we strongly encourage applications from under-represented backgrounds and groups.

We are open to discussing part-time roles and encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process. Contact us at [email protected].

We are committed to responding to every applicant as a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer.

Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s or profiles that are shared.

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