Deal Advisory Assistant Manager – M&A & Valuation (Cork)

Grant Thornton Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Deal Advisory professional with 3–4 years of experience in transaction advisory, including financial due diligence, valuation, and modelling. The role involves building robust financial models, preparing data rooms, and supporting M&A and debt advisory engagements.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/CFA or equivalent and a strong GAAP knowledge base (IFRS and Irish GAAP), with advanced Excel skills and experience in BI tools.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in transaction advisory is a must.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; ACA/CFA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles (IFRS and Irish GAAP).

Responsibilities

• 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, PPAs / Intangible asset valuation).
• 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 growth strategy; assist the wider team on debt advisory engagements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

S&P Cap IQ Pro

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Deal Advisory professional with 3–4 years of experience in transaction advisory, including financial due diligence, valuation, and modelling. The role involves building robust financial models, preparing data rooms, and supporting M&A and debt advisory engagements.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/CFA or equivalent and a strong GAAP knowledge base (IFRS and Irish GAAP), with advanced Excel skills and experience in BI tools.