Senior Director - Valuations, Melbourne

Who We Are  

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting is looking for a talented professional at the Senior Director level (10 - 12 years exp) to join our Melbourne valuations and forensics team.

As a key member, you will be an integral part of this fast-growing practice. FTI Consulting has a dedicated team of valuation specialists providing valuations of businesses, intangible assets and many other types of financial assets for taxation, strategy, regulatory, M&A, accounting, and litigation purposes.

A career in valuation services is exciting for many reasons. On a day-to-day basis we help our clients by analysing and assessing the value drivers of their businesses and intellectual property. Each year we interview dozens of entrepreneurs and c-suite management, and along the way, develop deep expertise in many fascinating industries.

Some examples of the subject of our valuations:

- Shares

- Debt

- Derivatives

- Brands

- Patents and other intellectual property

- Contracts

- Infrastructure assets

Our valuation specialists are also active in the valuation community including holding roles with local and international accounting and valuation bodies.

You will work directly with other senior members of the team and your professional development will be enhanced through internal and external training, on-the-job coaching and mentoring.

What You'll Do

- Execution of a wide range of valuation engagements for strategy, transactions, regulatory, tax reporting, accounting, and litigation purposes

- Support day-to-day engagement execution, including interaction with clients, financiers, auditors, tax advisors and legal advisers

- Undertake company and industry analysis

- Participate in interviews with senior management of our clients to understand their businesses.

- Perform financial, ratio and comparable company analysis

- Perform valuations of shares, businesses, debt, intangible assets, and quantify loss and damage in commercial disputes

- Compose clear and concise written reports summarising our valuation analysis

- Assist with new business development activities

- Develop financial models and reporting templates

- Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities

How You'll Grow

A role in FTI’s valuation and forensic team will offer you:

- An opportunity to work for a leading international consulting firm

- Enhanced skills in economics, accounting, finance and valuation analysis including regular formal technical training sessions to enrich your professional development

- Small client teams which will enable you to get more closely involved in every client engagement and pitches

- Direct access to key decision makers, both internal and external

- Dynamic and entrepreneurial national team with real opportunities to help grow the business

- Support from experienced senior members of the team to deliver valuation projects, brainstorm ideas to solve complex problems, and provide general advice.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines. Other degrees in liberal arts or sciences are also considered if you can also demonstrate and aptitude for financial analysis.

- 10+ years of professional experience, including experience in business and/or intangible asset valuations

- Strong understanding of, and interest in, valuations and corporate finance

- Proficiency in both written and spoken English

- Experience in writing reports

- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles

- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, an PowerPoint

- Adaptability in a fast paced and dynamic working environment

- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyse complex financial information

- Experience in leading small teams

- Ability to work on multiple client matters at one time

- Ability to work independently

- Ability to work with senior team members and the client in deadline-driven projects

- Strong work ethic and integrity, and high level of professionalism

- Willingness to travel for work

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

- Attractive remuneration

- 18 weeks paid parental leave

- Medical insurance program (corporate membership) for individual and dependent(s)

- Annual paid volunteer hours

- Corporate matching for charitable donations

- Flexible working arrangements

- Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks

- Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") - free to all employees and their immediate families

- Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies

- Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 8,000+ employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognised as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes .

For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn . FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

FTI Consulting acknowledges that we stand on the lands of the First Nations peoples and would like to pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend solidarity and hope for a future where all are afforded justice, dignity and peace.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $162,000

Maximum Pay: $220,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual Compensation is determined on a wide array of relevant factors

including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience and qualifications