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Delivering Deal Value Senior Manager - Retail, Consumer and Leisure

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PwC

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have operational management or consulting experience, strong stakeholder skills, analytical abilities, adaptability, and a willingness to learn data analytics tools like Alteryx or PowerBI.
  • You will lead projects, conduct operational due diligence, identify synergies, support integration and divestment, and manage client relationships while driving business development activities.

Requirements

  • Successful candidates typically have experience from:
  • Operational management/leadership or business transformation experience in a corporate environment, as a line manager or in an internal consulting role
  • Or
  • Experience providing professional services to Retail, Consumer and Leisure team industries
  • As well as the following attributes;
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and communicate with senior business leaders
  • Excellent quantitative and written skills, able to build analyses or an evidence base to support a position, often in situations with imperfect or incomplete information
  • A healthy curiosity, coupled with a disciplined approach to understanding and solving problems
  • Able to work from first-principles and stay focused on the ‘why’ when performing analyses or reviewing documentation
  • Comfortable under pressure and managing through ambiguity to deliver tasks in an environment where there are many unknowns
  • Adaptable, and up for the challenge of mastering new industries and developing experience in a wide variety of product types
  • Capability or willingness to develop skill in data analytics e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau

Responsibilities

  • Pre-deal value creation advisory looking for value in a deal on behalf of our clients, and exploring whether full value potential has been both identified and accurately quantified
  • Providing operational due diligence on both the buy and sell side of a transaction
  • Identifying or reviewing synergies available as the result of a transaction and assessing plans for their realisation
  • Supporting divestment of subsidiary businesses and planning to ensure the carved-out entity can continue to operate on day 1
  • Assisting the purchaser with 100 day planning, taking control of the new entity and delivering quick wins
  • Supporting our clients on the integration of their acquisition, in order to deliver the value identified pre-deal, reduce risk and successfully merge the two organisations
  • As a Senior Manager you will take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of a project, scoping and pricing work before leading a team to create high quality deliverables whilst acting as the day-to-day client contact. In addition, you will be involved in a range of business development activities, using your experience and developing a network across the firm to identify and respond to opportunities for future growth.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team?

The DDV team assists Corporate and Private Equity clients in Mergers and Acquisitions, providing various services including pre-deal value creation advisory, operational due diligence, and post-deal integration support.

What types of clients does the DDV team work with?

The DDV team works with a diverse range of clients, including some of the most well-known brands and businesses in the world, across the Corporate and Private Equity sectors.

What industries does the Retail, Consumer and Leisure team focus on?

The Retail, Consumer and Leisure team focuses on industries such as retail, leisure (including travel, hospitality, gaming, health & fitness, and visitor attractions), manufacturing, engineering, R&D, marketing, and sales.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role will require a degree of travel, although clients are increasingly accustomed to working remotely.

What responsibilities will a Senior Manager have in this role?

A Senior Manager will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, including scoping and pricing work, leading a team to create high-quality deliverables, acting as the day-to-day client contact, and engaging in business development activities.

What type of experience is typically expected from successful candidates?

Candidates typically have operational management or business transformation experience in a corporate environment or experience providing professional services to the Retail, Consumer and Leisure industries.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include excellent stakeholder management, strong quantitative and written abilities, problem-solving capabilities, adaptability, and a willingness to develop skills in data analytics tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI, or Tableau.

Is prior experience in consulting necessary for this role?

While prior consulting experience is beneficial, candidates with relevant experience from industry, operational management, or business transformation roles will also be considered.

What is the expected team dynamic within the DDV group?

The DDV group is described as fast-growing and supportive, with a diverse mix of professionals from various backgrounds working collaboratively on client engagements.

What values does PwC emphasize in their New Deal approach?

PwC's New Deal emphasizes two-way flexibility and trust between the firm and its employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Mission & Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a leading professional services organisation. PwC offers a broad range of services, including audit and assurance, tax consulting, advisory, and legal services. They work with clients across various industries, from multinational corporations to startups, providing insights, expertise, and solutions to help them address complex challenges and achieve their goals. PwC's ultimate mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They strive to enhance transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting, while also supporting sustainable business practices and societal advancement. PwC's purpose is to contribute to creating trust and value for their clients, people, and wider stakeholders, driving confidence and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Culture & Values

  • Act with integrity

    Speak up for what is right, especially when it feels difficult. Expect and deliver the highest quality outcomes. Make decisions and act as if our personal reputations were at stake.

  • Make a difference

    Stay informed and ask questions about the future of the world we live in. Create impact with our colleagues, our clients and society through our actions. Respond with agility to the ever changing environment in which we operate.

  • Care

    Make the effort to understand every individual and what matters to them. Recognise the value that each person contributes. Support others to grow and work in the ways that bring out their best.

  • Work together

    Collaborate and share relationships, ideas and knowledge beyond boundaries. Seek and integrate a diverse range of perspectives, people and ideas. Give and ask for feedback to improve ourselves and others.

  • Reimagine the possible

    Dare to challenge the status quo and try new things. Innovate, test and learn from failure. Have an open mind to the possibilities in every idea.