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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Head of Corporate Development ANZ | PE Portfolio | $300k++

Job title : CFO & Finance DirectorLocation : Sydney

  • Tier 1 global private equity firm | Global healthtech software business
  • $300k++ | Partner with an oustanding CEO and ELT | Create the function
  • Accelerated growth | Open to first movers out of Big 4/Boutique advisory

The Opportunity  

This is an oustanding opportunity for a Corporate Development/M&A leader to join the portfolio company of one of the world’s most decorated PE groups. A software business operating in the healthcare space, they have a clear mandate for growth in the region as they are entering an accelerated buy-and-build phase. 

The Challenge

Reporting to the ANZ CEO and Group CFO (based offshore), with a dotted line to the PE sponsor, this role will lead all corporate development and M&A activity across Australia and New Zealand.

You will be responsible for building a high-quality acquisition pipeline and executing transactions that materially shape the growth and scale of the platform in the region.

  • Lead the ANZ corporate development and M&A agenda
  • Originate, evaluate and execute buy-side acquisitions
  • Build and manage a robust, proprietary deal pipeline
  • Financial modelling, valuation and investment case preparation
  • Lead due diligence, negotiation and transaction execution
  • Partner closely with the global CFO, executive leadership and sponsor
  • Support post-merger integration and value creation initiatives

The Expertise

  • Background in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking or Transaction Advisory
  • Strong experience in software / SaaS environments (healthtech a plus)
  • Exposure to PE-backed or acquisitive businesses
  • Comfortable owning deals end-to-end: origination through to completion
  • Commercial, self-directed and credible with senior stakeholders

Candidates currently in Big 4 or boutique advisory teams with strong software exposure are encouraged to apply, as are in-house Corp Dev professionals seeking broader ownership.

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further information to assess if this opportunity is of interest to you, please call Maxime Moffroid for a confidential discussion on 0429 927 270. Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
  
About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, M&A and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270