Corporate Development Ventures & Acquisitions Specialist

As a team: We are one of the most active strategic acquirors of other companies in our sector and use our acquisitions as a catalyst for growing new offerings and scaling existing ones. You'll work as part of a European (and broader Global) Corporate Development team operating end-to-end across the acquisition deal cycle, from M&A strategy definition and origination through deal execution and into integration.

M&A is a key component in Accenture’s growth strategy, and you will be at the heart of it in a high-profile role, with an opportunity to build corporate development skills and relationships, and business knowledge. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success and diverse ways of thinking, and which enables opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant and friendly environment with access to training and a global network of experts, learning a wide range of new skills on the job from experienced colleagues, then this could be the role for you. In our team you will learn:

Corporate Development and Corporate finance techniques and experience from a highly active M&A programmeRelationships and credibility with a broad range of stakeholders across business sponsor and deal rolesProfessional communication and relationship-buildingAccess to advanced knowledge and experience base building on many closed transactions globally in recent years, and to access to international experts and external advisorsDue diligence, both financial and operationalAdvanced programme managementDeal execution, including operational problem-solving, legal agreements and negotiation skillsAs a Corporate Development V&A Specialist you will:

Support the origination, evaluation, execution and negotiation of Accenture strategic acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and divestitures, across EuropeDevelop acquisition target evaluation criteria, collaborating with business strategy teamsAnalyse market landscape to find appropriate targets according to specified criteriaBusiness and financial analysis of potential merger and acquisition targets to judge viability and “fit”Develop financial models which demonstrate impact of M&A on Accenture economicsPrepare target company valuationsPerform appropriate finance due diligence exercises (including interaction with specialist teams), and coordinate across multi-disciplined work streams for other areas of due diligenceSupport negotiation of key transaction documents.

Prepare reports for senior Accenture executive team and Board reviewCommunicate with target management/owners and their advisorsTrain other Corporate Development team members and share knowledge and techniquesWe are looking for the following experience:

Experience gained in Big4 or in Mergers & Acquisitions or a Corporate Development departmentUniversity degree in finance, or a relevant degree in business, and/or ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA qualifiedStrong programme management skillsExcellent analytical (including advanced Excel modelling skills), writing, and verbal skillsProfessional maturity and personal integrityRobust communication and collaboration skillsStrong work ethic and ambitionProficiency in English; other European languages will be an advantageWillingness to travel for business across EuropeSet yourself apart:

Ability to establish strong working relationship and credibility with colleagues and executivesMastery of analytical skills and clear communication of complex topicsProven history of working on complex projects in a multicultural environment, an active interest in corporate finance and M&A market topics, and examples of tackling problems in an innovative and creative wayAbout AccentureWe work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

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