Consultant M&A / Valuation

Join our dynamic Deal & Valuation Advisory department, where we provide strategic, expert-driven advisory services tailored to our clients' needs. Our focus areas include Transaction Services, Company Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) mandates, Debt Advisory, Funding, and Financial Modelling. We empower businesses to make informed, impactful decisions with precision and insight. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Consultant M&A and Valuation to join our Battice office (near Liège).

Join the BDO family, a worldwide leading consulting firm where you can bring your own personality to your job! We help organizations grow sustainably with our expertise in audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory and accountancy.

At BDO, you are not just a number. Your wellbeing and development are just as important to us as the personal, hands-on advice and pragmatic solutions we offer our clients. Because as you grow, so do we and so do our clients. That is why our slogan is 'Let's Grow Together'!

What will you be doing?

Market Research:

• Conduct market research to identify trends, potential acquisition targets, and partnership opportunities.
• Analyse competitor data and market conditions affecting deals.

Financial Analysis and Valuation:

• Develop financial models to evaluate the performance and prospects of acquisition targets.
• Perform valuation analysis using DCF, Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transactions methods.

Document Preparation:

• Assist in preparing key commercial documents like pitch books, Information Memorandums, and stakeholder presentations.
• Draft and review transaction documents including Letters of Intent (LOI), term sheets, and purchase agreements.

Project Management:

• Prepare datarooms for due diligence.
• Coordinate meetings, manage timelines, and ensure alignment among stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and update internal databases with transaction details.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and external parties for information gathering and communication.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure a cohesive strategy.

M&A Activity Monitoring:

• Prepare regular reports on ongoing M&A activities and completed deal outcomes.
• Analyse post-acquisition data to assess success and derive insights for future transactions.

What do you bring to the table?

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics, or a related field; finance certifications (CFI, CFA, etc.) are a plus.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting or professional services.
• Excellent command of French and English. Other languages (especially Dutch and/or German) are a plus.
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting, valuation methodologies, and M&A processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with expertise in corporate finance applications.
• Proficient in PowerPoint for creating impactful reports
• Team-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What do we bring to the table?

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
• Sustainability: you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.

Were you nodding to yourself enthusiastically as you read through the job description? Then be sure to send us your CV right away! May we soon welcome you as a new colleague!

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