The Opportunity
Brightwater is seeking a Strategic Growth Analyst to support our strategic growth agenda, with a robust focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A;). This role is pivotal in enabling informed decision-making at the executive level, contributing to the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic alliances.
You will work closely with the Business Analytics Manager and Executive team, providing financial insights, market research, and due diligence coordination to support high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Brightwater.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market and competitor mapping to identify potential strategic targets.
- Perform in-depth research and analysis on companies, markets, and industry trends.
- Build and maintain financial models for valuation, synergy analysis, and scenario testing.
- Support the full M&A; lifecycle including due diligence, deal structuring, and integration planning.
- Prepare investment papers, Board submissions, and executive presentations.
- Coordinate due diligence activities across internal stakeholders.
- Maintain databases and tools to track deal activity and monitor market trends.
- Ensure M&A; frameworks and policy documents are up to date.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 3–5 years’ experience in M&A;, corporate finance, business development, or consulting.
- Advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Experience preparing materials for Executive and Board-level audiences.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to synthesise complex data into actionable insights.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A current National Police Certificate (within the last 12 months).
If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:
- The ability to salary package up to $18,500 – pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
- Our unique staff benefits program, including access to Brightwater Plus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers.
- Heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- An on-site café and free gym.
- Modern office with excellent ergonomic workstations.
About Brightwater
At Brightwater, we welcome people with the full diversity of life experiences, thoughts and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.
With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.
How to apply
If you share our values of care, learning, innovation and people then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.
Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 1 September 2025 and shortlisting will begin immediately. Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before the end date.
For confidential enquiries, please email recruitment at brightwatergroup.com
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