Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role

M&A Operations utilises its deep experience to assist our clients across industry sectors as they navigate potential/actual M&A transactions and drive activities across all operational aspects of the transaction, pre and post completion. We are able to quickly assimilate the key operational issues, synergies, risks and upsides around a transaction, to deliver results. You are likely to work on a range of the different types of projects we support our clients with, which includes but is not limited to:

● Buy and sell side operational due diligence

● Value creation strategy and planning

● Carve out and divestiture support

● Integration support

● Taking control and 100 day planning

● Post deal performance improvement

What your days will look like:

• You will work on a range of projects across different business sectors, whilst also focusing on the full breadth of Finance Function responsibilities including finance processes, operations, and reporting. You will draw on your previous client experience, and knowledge of deals to advise CFOs and their Finance Functions on key decision making and mitigation of risks throughout the deal.

• The work involved can be complex and part of a fast-paced environment, therefore the role will require the ability to quickly understand, analyse and provide trusted opinions on the key issues and opportunities facing the Finance Function.

• As a Senior Manager, you’ll lead teams and work as a trusted advisor to the most senior members of Finance, to help anticipate and solve the CFO’s complex business issues from strategy to execution.

• Beyond project work, the role also involves driving business development and internal initiatives, to grow and develop the ways we can enhance our team, and our routes to market. You will utilise your experiences to take ownership of developing new ways to support our clients in the deal environment, as well as developing your networks both within wider PwC and with our external client base.

This role is for you if:

● Experience of finance advisory roles gained in a consulting firm, or experience in an in-house Finance role, especially those where you’ve driven change in the effectiveness of a Finance function

● M&A experience, ideally synergy, integration and/or carve-out projects, related to Finance functions

● A strong understanding of the structure/underlying processes supporting the Finance Function, including activities such as budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, and finance processes (PTP, RTR, OTC etc.)

● Experience of managing and leading Finance change / transformation projects

● Expertise in Financial analysis and understanding of the key operational / business drivers, including the ability to quickly understand large amounts of information and draw out hypotheses and/or conclusions

● Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to produce high-quality written reports and present to senior stakeholders

• Must possess a Professional accounting qualification, MBA or other similar qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country

What you’ll receive from us: 

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Influence, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy, Market Research {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 24, 2026