Deal Advisory SeniorWe are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 peopleAt GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.A Career at GTLooking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.What does this mean for you?A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.Grow with usAt Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.Due to our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity available within our Deal Advisory department. We are seeking to expand our capabilities and expertise and are looking to recruit a Deal Advisory Senior and/or Assistant Manager. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant who possesses a high degree of commercial awareness and attention to detail.This role provides strong candidates with the opportunity to become a key part of a rapidly growing area of the business and offers highly attractive career development and progression opportunities. The Deal Advisory department in Grant Thornton has extensive experience in all aspects of deal advisory from mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory services, valuations, raising capital and debt and business planning.The role will comprise of the following activities:Work on financial due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestments by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate players;Provide support on lead advisory M&A projects, MBO/ MBI assignments (IM preparation, financial databooks);Assist on valuation engagements (constructing valuation models including: DCF, comparable company analysis, stock options, Purchase Price Allocations (PPAs) / Intangible asset valuation);Create robust and flexible financial models (including 3 statement forecast models and sensitivity analysis;Work with clients to prepare business plans in line with their organic/in-organic growth strategy;Assist the wider team on debt advisory engagements; andLiaise with various stakeholders - clients, targets, financial institutions, legal advisors, etc.The successful candidate will be and possess:The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with ACA, CFA or equivalent qualification;Prior experience in deal advisory, audit or corporate banking;Strong understanding of GAAP principles (IFRS and Irish GAAP);Advanced skills in MS Office – Excel and Power Point; experience in use of databases such as S&P Cap IQ Pro, Mergermarket, Bloomberg etc. is advantageous;Fluent English, other European languages are advantageous;Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports;Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;Strong interpersonal skills;Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment;Strong team player with good organisation and planning skills;Strong time-management skills and ability to work towards deadlines; andActively pursuing self-learning, on the job training and knowledge from other team membersLife at GTReward and benefits:Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.Inclusion and diversity:Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.Recognition:We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.#LI-KS1
