Description
A career with PwC gives you a distinct opportunity to work with market-leading private businesses, public-sector organisations and government agencies to help solve important problems. In our highly skilled environment, you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology and a culture of self-disruption, allowing you to do the best work of your life.
An exciting opportunity to be part of a new and growing team, engage in business development, and work closely with clients to add significant value to their M&A transaction process. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Kia Ora,
As a team of trusted business advisers, we partner with our clients to build long lasting relationships and solve important problems. Our people and values are what make us a leading professional services firm in New Zealand.
SPA Advisory - Our team
The Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) team specialise in assisting clients with Net Working Capital (NWC) and Net Debt, working independently or alongside the financial due diligence team. We support clients post-signing and completion by preparing or reviewing Completion Statements and Earn-Outs and help resolve related disputes if necessary. Additionally, we play a crucial role in negotiating the financial aspects of transactions, whether buying or selling, aiming to maximise value and ensure no money is left on the table. We collaborate closely with our clients' other advisors, such as investment banks, M&A teams, lawyers, and due diligence teams, to drive value throughout the SPA negotiation process.
Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role
n this role, you’ll work within a specialist team within PwC's Deals practice. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Build and manage strong relationships with both clients and their advisors, providing strategic insight and ensuring effective collaboration throughout the transaction process.
- Manage and participate in the execution of Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) advisory engagements, assisting clients with acquisitions or disposals. Provide insights on purchase price mechanisms, cash, debt, and working capital adjustments, and review financial aspects of SPAs.
- Work closely with clients' bankers, legal advisers, and internal transaction diligence teams to deliver integrated solutions and ensure no value is lost during negotiations.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, potentially leading a small team to ensure smooth execution and delivery of client engagements.
- Present findings and updates to directors and partners, draft concise client deliverables, and articulate technical issues and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders.
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar.
- 3-5 years of experience in transaction services or corporate finance, or strong accounting knowledge from an audit background, in a client facing role (or equivalent, with experience in managing stakeholders).
- Strong commercial acumen, project management skills, and the ability to work flexibly across multiple jobs. Your expertise in project management will be crucial for handling multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for building strong client relationships.
- An analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
- Willingness to learn quickly and take on new challenges.
- Comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team.
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
- Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.
- A cash contribution to enable you to set up your home work space. One way we support your flexible working.
- An annual cash contribution to spend on items or activities that support your wellness.
- PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.
- PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children
- Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.
- Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.
Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?
Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn about how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html
Mana motuhake / Independence
Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.
