Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Delivering Deal Value Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Open to: SAs or SA2s Location(s) : More London Closing date: 4pm, 15 November About the role: We are seeking to recruit a Senior Associate to join our Finance in Deals ( FiD ) team, which advises on the Finance function implications arising from M&A, especially when integrating or divesting businesses. The team works with a mix of Corporate and Private Equity clients both pre and post deal. The FiD team sits within PwC’s Delivering Deal Value (DDV) practice, a dedicated team of industry and functional experts that support businesses to maximise value from M&A. The Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team consists of c.250 people who advise clients on the operational and strategic aspects of merger and acquisition (M&A) projects, acting as a strategic and trusted advisor to both Corporate and Private Equity clients on transactions ranging from £50 million to over £5 billion. DDV is a market leading team within PwC’s Consulting group and provides a highly complex, fast paced, challenging yet rewarding environment for those who aspire to grow and develop in their careers. Our Finance in Deals ( FiD ) team has grown rapidly over the last five years and comprises over 25 dedicated Finance specialists. The team works closely with CFOs and their Finance Functions, to ensure business continuity is delivered throughout the transaction; and value and finance effectiveness is maximised post-deal. Key Responsibilities: We are looking to recruit a team member who can draw upon their previous consulting or in-house experience to bring high quality advice and support for our clients. Ideally you will have experience of M&A and /or finance transformational projects, and an understanding of how deals can impact a Finance Function. 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. Essential skills and experience You have a professional accounting qualification, MBA (or an international equivalent) Experience of finance advisory roles gained in a consulting firm, or experience in an in-house Finance role, especially those where you’ve facilitated change in the effectiveness of a Finance function A good understanding of the structure/underlying processes supporting the Finance Function, including activities such as budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, or finance processes (PTP, RTR, OTC etc.) Comfort in Financial analysis and the ability to apply hypotheses and quickly understand large amounts of information and draw out key insights Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to produce high-quality written reports and present to senior stakeholders An ability to operate on your own initiative and to work through ambiguity, often to tight timescales 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 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