Manager – Transactions and Corporate Finance – Transaction Diligence

Location: Melbourne

Date: 23 Feb 2026

Requisition ID: 1687984

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As our Manager you’ll collaborate with many of the world’s leading organisations, high growth companies, and private equity firms on some of the most sophisticated transactions in the global market. Your role will involve uncovering key value drivers, challenging assumptions about future performance, identifying hidden opportunities, and partnering with other EY service teams to deliver a seamless, end‑to‑end experience for our clients – before, during and after the deal.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in financial due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers. This includes analysing financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records, conducting interviews with management, preparing/evaluating pro forma financial information, and identifying issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring.
• Project manage information flows and manage key stakeholders.
• Based on your analysis, write up your findings and recommendations to ensure clear communication and effective decision‑making.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Directors on proposals and new business opportunities. This involves drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships, and demonstrating knowledge of client business.

Skills and attributes for success

• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics.
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in financial diligence/transaction diligence and/or M&A, ideally gained in a top‑tier consulting firm or second‑tier consulting firm.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment.

What we offer you

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier‑free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.