Assistant Manager - Deal Advisory

Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Ltd in Cork is seeking a driven analyst to join the Deal Advisory team. You will work on financial due diligence, valuations, and M&A support across acquisitions and divestitures, building robust financial models and helping clients shape growth strategies.

The role requires 3–4 years of relevant experience, a degree in Finance/Economics, ACA or CFA, and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of transaction advisory experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; ACA/CFA or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work on financial due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestitures.
• Provide support on lead advisory M&A projects, including IM preparation and financial databooks.
• Assist on valuation engagements using DCF, comps, and PPA/Intangible asset valuation.
• Develop/assist in robust financial models including 3-statement forecasts and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare business plans with clients to support growth strategies.
• Assist the wider team on debt advisory engagements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Due diligence

M&A knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance or Economics

ACA or CFA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

CapIQ Pro

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Description & Summary

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 corporate finance from mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory services, valuations, and raising capital and business planning.

Activities

• Work on financial due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestitures 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)
• Familiarity with key valuation methodology and approaches and/or the ability to develop or formally review financial models
• Create robust and flexible financial models such as 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

Requirements

• Prior experience in transaction advisory is a must (i.e., financial due diligence, valuation & modelling, M&A lead advisory)
• 3-4 years of relevant experience
• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Qualified with ACA, CFA or equivalent qualification
• 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
• Experience working with BI tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau etc. is advantageous
• Fluent English is a must, 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 their 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
• and Actively pursuing self-learning, on-the-job training, and knowledge from other team members #LI-RM1