About us
Codan Limited is a global group of electronics and engineering businesses that develop rugged and reliable hardware, software and embedded systems with a reputation for performance, quality, and reliability.
We provide world class metal detecting, communications, safety, security, broadcast, and productivity solutions to some of the harshest environments on earth. We achieve this by providing a diversified range of high value-added electronics products through the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative technology solutions.
We have a truly global footprint with offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and the USA. We sell our products in over 150 countries to customers such as global government, business and corporate, NGOs, aid and humanitarian organisations, security and military groups, public safety, emergency response, broadcast and consumer markets.
We deliver innovation, wherever you are.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager – Strategy, Corporate Development and M&A, this newly established role plays a key part in shaping and executing Codan's corporate strategy. The position supports the identification, evaluation and delivery of global investment and acquisition opportunities, and works closely with senior leaders, the Board, and business units across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the development, implementation and periodic review of Codan's corporate strategic framework.
* Undertaking detailed research and analysis of potential investment and acquisition opportunities.
* Contributing to transaction execution activities, including pre-deal strategy, due diligence, commercial negotiations, transaction completion, and post-transaction integration.
* Analysing financial statements to identify core value drivers and developing robust projections of company performance supported by clearly articulated assumptions.
* Building and reviewing financial models to assess risk, value creation and expected returns.
* Preparing and reviewing monthly Board and executive materials.
* Partnering with business units to monitor the integration, performance and ongoing value delivery of investee and acquired businesses.
* Supporting ad-hoc strategic and commercial projects for the Board and broader business as required.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring early-career professional experience within transactional and/or strategic environments, such as corporate development, finance, accounting, management consulting or professional transaction services. You will have developed strong commercial acumen, sound financial modelling capability, and the ability to critically analyse and clearly communicate complex financial and strategic information.
You will be a confident and professional communicator, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple business units, disciplines and geographies. A tertiary qualification in finance, law, engineering or a related discipline is advantageous, though not essential.
This role will suit a commercially minded professional who has built a solid foundation in transaction or strategy-focused work and is seeking broader exposure to high-impact strategic initiatives and direct engagement with executive leadership.
Benefits and Culture
Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.
Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.
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