Analyst - Transaction Services

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BDO Deal Advisory is a large full service corporate finance team, with a focus on the mid-market. The team provides a broad range of corporate finance services including:

• Due diligence (buy-side and sell-side)
• Mergers and acquisitions lead advisory
• Business sale advice
• Investigating accountant’s reports
• Integration and separation assistance
• Financial modelling
• Independent expert reports
• Valuations of business, shares, options and assets (including intangible assets)
• Litigation support
• Strategic advice

We are a high performing team having won various awards such as:

• Leading Accounting Adviser for IPOs on the ASX in 2025
• A leading Financial Due Diligence provider globally in 2025
• Completed 1,835 deals globally in 2025 of which 25% were cross border.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for Analysts / Senior Analyst to come join our Transaction Services (TS) team in Sydney. There are many benefits to joining our team including exposure to various service lines across the firm locally, nationally and globally to build your profile, a great team culture where we look after one another and being part of a strong, growing firm that put their people first.

This role will assist with the delivery of TS-related engagements on a day-to-day basis by performing detailed financial analysis (i.e. financial due diligence and forecast reviews) and preparing reports/ presentations for senior management and boards.

This role will also provide the opportunity to:

• Interact directly with senior management (C-suite) of our clients
• Identify negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring
• Set a career path with clear and honest visibility around progression
• Assist with business development and pursuit activities as well as cultivating long-term client relationships
• Develop and manage divisional strategic tasks.

About You

The roles are suited to someone with a background in auditing/business services/accounting from a professional services firm or boutique advisory firm, or relevant commercial/industry role. You have the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements as well as:

• CA and/or CFA qualifications or similar or in progress
• Sound report writing, research, modelling and financial analytical skills.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs.
• Relevant degree with outstanding academic record from a leading university or business school

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]