Job Description

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Job Summary

Corporate Development Specialist plays a role in the execution of Accenture's Ventures & Acquisition (V&A) and inorganic growth strategies. The role encompasses the analysis and execution of acquisitions, equity investments, divestments and joint ventures to help Accenture realize its growth goals. This highly visible position requires exceptional drive and energy, strong financial and analytical skills, experience in financial modelling, due diligence and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Work with leadership and their growth and strategy teams to understand business unit objectives and to assist in developing and executing inorganic growth plans in region

Assist with market scanning and identification of potential target acquisitions.

Support with devising next step strategy in approaching potential target company to understand strategic fit and synergies

Develop research, competitor and market analyses to identify potential acquisition candidates

Develop business cases for transactions which are complete with clear objectives, recommended valuations and transaction structure.

Assist negotiations with counterparties through entire M&A deal process

Assist with governance and decision-making interaction with internal stakeholders

Assist cross functional due diligence processes with global teams to evaluate the strategic and cultural fit, financial impact, risks and mitigation plans

Assist in the development of a post-merger integration (PMI) plan, identifying key success factors of a deal from both a front and back office perspective

Relationships

Reports to Corporate Development Associate Director or Senior Manager

Business Relationships include Accenture Leadership, Growth & Strategy and V&A

External Relationships include Tax Advisors, Legal Advisors, Financial Advisors

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related disciplines as a base minimum. Four years or more of related experience.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Solid experience in an analytical background with strong financial modelling skills

Understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

Understanding of business valuation

Corporate Strategy

Industry and competitor research

Company research and evaluation

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Ability to communicate at senior levels

Ability to work to demanding and tight timescales

Strong team player that is positive and proactive

Ability to work in a complex and ambiguous environment

Experience of working in an international environment

Business proficient English speaker

You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

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