Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Open to SA2s only

Location London ML, Manchester

Qualifications ACA, CFA exam & time qualified, (or international equivalent)

Closes 13th Nov, 1200

In Lead Advisory & Restructuring (“LA&R”) we offer a full range of financial advisory services to our clients across corporate finance, which includes acquisitions and disposals for corporate and private equity clients, restructuring and insolvency, valuations and debt & capital advisory. We operate across all industry sectors, with clients ranging from corporates and private equity houses to major government departments and private sector contractors and developers. 

 

Our Valuations practice, within LA&R, provides advice on valuations of shares, businesses and intangible assets, to a wide range of clients, including corporates, private businesses, private equity houses, family offices and individuals. Clients ask for our advice on valuation for many reasons, including to support them in transactions / restructuring exercises, to provide expert advice in disputes, to support valuations for tax authorities and to comply with their financial reporting, regulatory or tax requirements. We also work with clients on strategic valuation issues, helping them to grow value in their businesses and providing guidance on investment and capital decisions. 

 

We pride ourselves on being a dedicated valuations practice, with a true sector focus. Our objective is to provide our clients with commercial, pragmatic valuation analysis that draws on industry insight and is grounded in technical excellence. 

 

As part of the dedicated Consumer & Healthcare Valuations team, you will be involved in a variety of valuation projects for clients operating in the retail, consumer and leisure sector, including ‘direct to consumer’ fashion and beauty brands, UK and international retailers, food and beverage companies, restaurants, Premier League football clubs and other exciting businesses. 

 

Responsibilities 

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive advisory and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

• Developing technical skills, such as financial modelling, analysis of comparable companies, understanding valuation concepts and their application in practice; 

• Proactively assisting in providing services to our sector clients, while being coached by Managers and above with the assistance of emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence; 

• Establishing effective working relationships directly with clients; 

• Contributing to the development of your own and team’s technical and commercial acumen; 

• Keeping up to date with the retail, consumer and leisure sector and the wider market, including relevant economic issues; 

• Getting actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients; 

• Opportunities to use the latest GenAI tools & emerging technology, including embedding GenAI into your day-to-day work; and 

• Continuing to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand. 

 

About the team 

This role would present an exceptional opportunity to move into Valuations and to gain immediate exposure to advising retail, consumer and leisure sector clients as part of a strong team of experienced advisors, operating nationally. 

 

 

About the role 

As a Senior Associate within the team, the individual would expect to be involved in the following types of work: 

• Day to day project work on live engagements (e.g. carrying out valuation analysis, drafting information required e.g. valuation models and report deliverables, communicating the analysis to senior internal stakeholders, liaising with clients and other advisers), Using GenAI tools  

• Valuation modelling and analysis, Preparation of client deliverables: reports, presentations and proposal documents

• Industry / company specific research 

• Business development activities including identification and targeting of potential opportunities 

 

Essential skills and experience 

We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate the following attributes   

• ACA, CFA (or international equivalent) qualified (exam & time qualified)

• Relevant experience in a professional services setting 

• Strong analytical skills and an ability to think laterally, Ability to grasp complex commercial issues quickly  

• Demonstrable interest in deals 

• High ambition coupled with the ability to deliver and to work effectively in teams and strong interpersonal skills 

• An interest in using emerging technologies and GenAI is beneficial 

 

Who we’re looking for 

The ideal individual will be able to demonstrate a sustained level of high performance within the firm to date, a strong academic track record, as well as a clearly articulated reason for wanting to join Valuations at this stage in their career. Any previous deals related experience or tax experience would be desirable. The individual will also be expected to have strong communication, interpersonal and numerical skills. 

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, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, AI Interaction, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Asset Valuation, Balance Sheet Analysis, Business Valuations, Business Value Analysis, Capital Modeling, Communication, Corporate Finance, Creativity, Deal Structures, Derivative Valuation, Digital Tooling, Disputed / Distressed Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Advising, Financial Literacy {+ 40 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date