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Title:  M&A Manager

Location: 

sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

 

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced M&A manager to join the Corporate Development team and contribute to the development and execution of Veolia’s inorganic growth plan. This role is a full-time, permanent position.

GreenUp is Veolia’s global strategy for 2024-2027, to better the world’s production and consumption methods. Australia was identified as one of three key regions (globally) with the highest potential for accelerated growth through GreenUp.

This is a newly established position within the Corporate Development team to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of inorganic growth opportunities. The role will also enable you to broaden your exposure by applying relevant skills in support of other growth-oriented activities within Veolia, including business case development for organic growth opportunities, transaction financing and structuring, and management of investment control activities.

We are a small team, so a willingness and ability to be resourceful, roll up the sleeves, collaborate and drive outcomes, will be critical to succeeding in this role

What's on offer

  • Newly created M&A role with great potential

  • High visibility opportunity to make a real impact

  • Market-leading global Environmental Services company

What you'll be responsible for

  • Assist in the development and execution of acquisition strategies.

  • Conduct market assessments, company overviews, and review of investment plans.

  • Preparation of bid letters, briefing papers and formal presentations for investment committees.

  • Support or lead transaction processes and projects from end-to-end from initial outreach / conception to completion and integration planning.

  • Support or lead the due diligence process for acquisitions, divestments, and strategic investments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external advisors.

  • Stakeholder engagement, including Executive Committee.

  • Assist in the formulation of financing and structuring strategies for strategic investments.

  • Build and review valuation models, return analyses, and investment scenario modelling.

  • Collaborate with finance, tax and accounting teams to evaluate the financial aspects of transactions.

What you'll need to be successful

  • Degree qualified in relevant tertiary fields, such as Business, Finance or Law.

  • Relevant post-graduate qualifications will be highly regarded, e.g. CA, CPA, CFA, Master of Applied Finance.

  • Experience in investment banking, management consulting or corporate finance (preferred 5+ years).

  • Advanced Excel (financial modelling), Word and Powerpoint skills.

  • Demonstrated experience in investment analysis, identifying and evaluating mergers and acquisitions.

  • Demonstrated understanding of legal, accounting and tax issues for investments / M&A

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

 

  • Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

  • Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

  • Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

  • Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

  • Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

  • Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

 

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

 

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

 

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

 

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

 

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.

 
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