Manager - M&A Transaction Services

Our Deal & Valuation Advisory department provides a range of strategic advisory services to clients, focusing on Transaction Services, Valuation of Companies, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) mandates, Debt Advisory, Funding, and Financial Modelling. We deliver expert-driven insights and tailor our advice to support critical business decisions. To further enhance our department’s success and meet growing demand, we are looking for a Manager Transaction Services, for our office in Antwerp.

 

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. In Belgium, BDO has more than 1.000 Partners and employees divided into 12 offices. BDO is part of a strong international network, active in more than 170 countries with a team of more than 115.000 Partners and employees.

 

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?

• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial statements, operational data, and business plans, identifying adjustments in EBITDA, net working capital, and net financial debt for accurate transaction valuations.
• Due Diligence Leadership: Lead buy-side and sell-side due diligence by coordinating sessions with target company management to gather crucial insights.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare due diligence reports, including financial analyses, charts, and conclusions to guide client decisions.
• Team Coaching: Mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality project delivery and professional growth.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work with tax, legal, and other teams to provide comprehensive due diligence services.
• Client Engagement: Assist in preparing proposals for new or existing clients to drive business growth.
• Business Development: Contribute to identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting business development efforts.

What do you bring to the table?

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience preferably within a consulting or professional services firm.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English. Knowledge of German and/or French is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, with a deep understanding of its application in corporate finance.
• Experience with Power Query and Power Pivot is a plus for enhancing data analytics efficiency.
• Good knowledge of PowerPoint for creating professional, insightful reports.
• Team player with a sense of responsibility and a "can-do" mindset, eager to continuously learn and grow

What do we bring to the table?

• Culture: you will join a family of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork. You work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary. Our BDO Academy provides a whole range of training courses to help.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• 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.
• 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!