2022 MBA Consultant, Valuation Financial Services | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

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Job description

About the Role In FTI Consulting's Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment, Valuation and Financial Advisory Services (VFAS) is a fast-growing practice focused on providing business valuations, financial opinions, financial and strategic analysis, forecasting and transaction support services covering a broad spectrum of industries and situations. Our clients range from early stage to Fortune 500 companies, as well as capital market constituents globally. A Consultant will be directly responsible for day-to-day project management and the preparation of underlying analytical support across multiple projects simultaneously. What You'll Do The MBA Consultant will participate in complex business valuation engagements for M&A advisory (including sell and buy side advisory support and fairness & solvency opinions) and financial restructuring purposes; as an expert witness for forensic and litigation disputes and arbitration support; for financial reporting purposes and for regulatory compliance. Conduct business-level enterprise and equity valuation engagements, including the utilization of the income approach, market approach and cost approach. Assist in reviewing valuation models prepared by management of private equity firms and hedge funds and attend valuation due diligence meetings with clients and auditors. Identify potential guideline public companies and perform research to identify guideline M&A transactions, evaluate market multiples such as EV/EBITDA, calculate WACC (weighted average cost of capital), and assess cash flow projections. Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information for businesses and assets in order to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation. Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties. Draft detailed narrative reports that summarize and document the procedures performed, and methodologies relied on, to conduct various valuation analyses for M&A advisory projects, restructuring engagements, as an expert witness, for financial reporting purposes, etc. Create intangible asset valuations for financial reporting purposes. How You'll Grow This is an excellent opportunity to enhance and expand your background across corporate finance and valuations, coupled with engagement management and project delivery; while also gaining valuable management, learning, and development. You will have the opportunity to partner with our internal teams and diverse clients across various industries and continue to grow in new and complex functional areas and technologies. You will gain key exposure and experiences by integrating with our clients and internal project teams on a broad range of transaction and strategic situations that require relevant forecast, valuation and transaction support, timeliness and sensitivity. Basic Qualifications: Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related Masters in Finance and/or Accounting and/or Liberal Arts (3.0 GPA with demonstrated quantitative course work is preferred). Technical accounting or valuation skills, with a detailed knowledge of fair value GAAP and SEC requirements. Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of financial modeling and development of dynamic spreadsheet applications. High aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis; with the ability to link business strategy to performance and due diligence findings. Experience within assurance/audit in a Big 4 or national accounting firm; preferably in a Valuation Advisory Practice is preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; including business/client report writing experience. Ability to travel up to 10%, as needed. Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s). COVID Vaccine required* *Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.Our Benefits Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Competitive salary and bonus plans Generous paid holidays and paid time off Full package of benefits and supplementary health plans Company matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan ("RRSP") Annual paid volunteer hours Corporate matching for charitable donations Potential for flexible working arrangements Free snacks and drinks Upscale offices close to public transportation About FTI Consulting What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit and connect with us on Twitter Facebook and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.