AddressSenior Manager – Strategy , M&A and Contract Improvement
Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.
Join the world's largest catering company in a highly visible client and business facing Senior Manager - Strategy , M&A and Contract Improvement role.
The Position:
Compass Group Australia is on a significant growth trajectory and has an ambition to grow the business intelligently at an accelerated rate to become a $3bn business by 2027. This newly created role supports this ambition by focusing on our strategic framework, our M&A strategy and improvements across our existing contracts. Responsibilities include financial modelling, structuring and executing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, providing analytical support in delivering our growth strategy, and providing Contract Improvement support across CGA.
The successful candidate will assist with handling multiple M&A projects, focusing on the execution of transactions, drafting advocacy materials, and assisting in the full transaction execution process. The candidate will also use commercial know-how to support our strategic decision-making processes, present and summarise complex information, and add value on onerous and troublesome contracts by working seamlessly with operational, commercial and legal teams.
- Handle multiple M&A projects, focusing on the execution of the transactions
- Undertake M&A market research, providing solid understanding to business on potential targets
- Lead financial modelling and valuation exercises
- Assist in the full transaction execution process, co-ordination of due diligence phases and to act as the main contact person through transactions
- Provide support to achieving our $3bn business ambition by focusing on commercial analysis around supporting strategic decision making, summarising, presenting and communicating complex information, undertaking strategic reviews and analysis for portfolio optimisation
- Providing high level support and advice to operational and commercial teams, particularly on onerous / troublesome contracts that require quick turnarounds in financial performance
- Act as the conduit between operational, commercial and legal teams to improve contract performance operationally and financially, whilst also analysing contractual mechanisms and levers to negotiate more favourable terms in a timely manner
- Partner with operational/commercial teams to lead discussions with external clients in contract renegotiations
- In times of increased activity, to support the bid team in estimation and documentation preparation
The Person:
- Finance or Accounting degree or a related field and CA/CPA would be desirable
- Demonstrated experience of 7 to 10 years in a similar role
- Corporate Finance and Contract Management experience preferred
- Extensive technical and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively manage team workflow
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and display excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong communication, presentation and project management skills
- Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful documents for internal/external use
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based software applications
- Ability to self-manage work
- Comfortable and competent in front of executives and clients
- Ability to drive stakeholder engagement and deliver superior service levels
The Benefits:
Compass Group is an organisation that's proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement. Recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs, paid parental leave, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts.
Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.
