EM Oct 26 - Deals S&VC Finance in Deals - Operations - SA

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Open to SA1

Location London ML

Qualifications ACA or international equivalent

Closing Date 9th Oct, 1200

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 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 

 

About Finance in Deals (FiD) 

Our FiD team has grown rapidly over the last five years and comprises over 20 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. 

Responsibilities

We are looking to recruit a team member who can draw upon their previous consulting, audit 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. 

• Advise CFOs and Finance Functions throughout M&A and finance transformation projects, supporting key decision-making and risk mitigation activities.
• Deliver high-quality insights across finance operations, processes and reporting, helping clients navigate the impact of deals on the Finance Function.
• Analyse complex business challenges and rapidly identify key risks, opportunities and practical solutions within fast-paced transaction environments.
• Collaborate with clients across a range of sectors on global projects, with opportunities to work across office, client-site and flexible working environments.

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 

• 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 

• ACA or international equivalent Professional accounting qualification. MBA or other similar qualifications are preferred 

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, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Business Process Improvement, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Client Management, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

October 10, 2026