M&A Operations - Finance in Deals - Senior Manager
PwC UK
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Manager 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 Strategy&’s M&A Operations practice, a dedicated team of industry and functional experts that support businesses to maximise value from M&A.
About M&A Operations
The M&A Operations 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. M&A Operations is a market leading team that sits within PwC’s Strategy& Business Unit and provides a highly complex, fast paced, challenging yet rewarding environment for those who aspire to grow and develop in their careers.
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
Our 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.
Our team has a wide mix of prior experience, ranging from individuals who have previously worked in industry or private equity running and driving change in Finance Functions, to prior roles in finance consulting, audit, and M&A advisory practices.
Due to continued success and increased demand for our services, we are seeking to enhance our collaborative team via select, high calibre appointments.
About The Role
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.
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.
Whilst primarily London based, our clients and projects are global in nature and you must be prepared to travel as and when required. Your personal needs will be taken into consideration and coupled with a range of working environments spanning the office, client site and flexible working.
Essential Skills And Experience
The FiD team sits within Strategy&’s M&A Operations practice, a dedicated team of industry and functional experts that support businesses to maximise value from M&A.
About M&A Operations
The M&A Operations 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. M&A Operations is a market leading team that sits within PwC’s Strategy& Business Unit and provides a highly complex, fast paced, challenging yet rewarding environment for those who aspire to grow and develop in their careers.
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
Our 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.
Our team has a wide mix of prior experience, ranging from individuals who have previously worked in industry or private equity running and driving change in Finance Functions, to prior roles in finance consulting, audit, and M&A advisory practices.
Due to continued success and increased demand for our services, we are seeking to enhance our collaborative team via select, high calibre appointments.
About The Role
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.
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.
Whilst primarily London based, our clients and projects are global in nature and you must be prepared to travel as and when required. Your personal needs will be taken into consideration and coupled with a range of working environments spanning the office, client site and flexible working.
Essential Skills And Experience
- Professional accounting qualification, MBA or other similar qualifications
- 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
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