Acquisition Analyst - Melbourne, Australia - Scouted Recruitment

Scouted Recruitment

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

New role due to business growth and demand for additional resources

One of the most active groups with an aggressive acquisition strategy

- $140k - $180k Package + Bonus

Over the last few years,

scouted. have been engaged exclusively to recruit for the Melbourne Office of one of the most exciting and active Retirement Living Developers in Victoria (Multi-Residential i.e. Townhouse, Apartments & Commercial). This organisation has significant capital at its disposal and is on an aggressive 10-year growth strategy. With a number of new acquisitions in mainly urban infill areas, and an ongoing strategy focused around the acquisition of 3 sites per year, we are looking for an Acquisitions Analyst to support the Head of Acquisitions.

This role primarily focuses on supporting the Acquisition team by providing research, insight and financial modelling for land purchases and other business cases required by the broader development team.

Working closely with the Head of Acquisitions, your role will entail:

Assist in undertaking Due Diligence and prepare commercial analysis to secure approval to proceed with the acquisition
Prepare, critique and analyse feasibilities and cash flow models for the purposes of providing key return metrics, scenario testing and financial risk analysis to underpin business decisions for new acquisitions
Contribute to the identification of key development corridors, commercially sound market segment opportunities, specific sites in identified corridors and market segments
Undertake and present research related to new and existing sites as required including preparation of Board Reports
Present scenarios and feasibility methodology to management and be able to respond to financial interrogation of the model for all new acquisitions including detail on programme, input of commercially relevant and current costs, revenues, cash flow and land values using RLV and sensitivity analysis
Prepare due diligence budgets and programs for new acquisitions and provide accurate oversight and reporting on these programs

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Degree qualified in Property, Finance or similar, you will have strong analytical and numerical skills
High level of competency in Microsoft Excel software with experience in Argus Estate Master viewed as advantageous
A background in residential development including apartments, town houses and land subdivision
Experience in aged care and retirement development is desirable but not essential
Ideally exposure to property acquisitions or valuations and basic technical knowledge of property due diligence
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently to maximise positive business outcomes in a fastpaced environment with tight deadlines
Excellent time management and organisational skills

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a business that is progressive, well funded and growing rapidly.

Working with an experienced Head of Acquisitions and a business at the peak of its game, you are presented with an outstanding opportunity to contribute to this organisations growth.

Jeremy Kennedy at