Senior Consultant M&A Integration - Separation

Job Description & Summary

Doing deals is challenging. In particular when a deal is the starting point of a fundamental transformation such as an integration or a divestment of part of a business. Clear strategic and financial objectives, achievable timelines and plans, and a view on the impact on internal and external stakeholders are key to a successful implementation. Would you like to advise clients how extract the value from transformational deals? Then we invite you to apply for this challenging job in our European Delivering Deal Value team. 

What does your work look like

The Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team is part of PwC's Deals Practice and we support corporate and private equity firms to identify, quantify and deliver full deal value, with greater speed, insight and confidence.

Our combination of unrivaled industry experience and deal expertise in both the pre- and post-deal phase means that we know what to look for and how issues can be addressed. Our approach is rooted in practical experience of what works in particular sectors. Our key services are:

• Operational and IT due diligence – identify key opportunities and investment risks

• Operational Restructuring & Rapid Value creation - generating value through rapid operational improvement

• Carve-out - maximising return from divestment

• M&A integration - achieving integration success

Our team focuses on operational value in the transaction, with the aim to achieve successful M&A integrations and extracting maximum value from divestments. We help clients to develop M&A synergy models and cost efficient divestment plans. This is not where we stop. We enable clients to successfully execute transactions through Day 1 and jumpstart the transformation required in the first 100 days. We always design our programs with the future target-operating model in mind.

You will work in our advisory team, have frequent challenging client discussions at the C-level and grow in an environment where coaching and personal development are crucial values.

In your daily work, you will be involved in pre- and post-deal deal projects focusing on:

• carve-out & integration planning and due diligence;

• creation of synergy business cases;

• target operating model design;

• separation and integration program development;

• advising on value creation and growth potential as a result from a transaction;

• coordinating the pre and post close transition period with C-level executives.

Who are you

We are looking for talented professionals with proven affinity in M&A and/or corporate transformations that have a strong personal drive to take the next step in their career.

Your key characteristics:

• You have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in M&A and/or corporate transformations, preferably from corporate M&A teams, strategy consulting or big 4 firms.

• You have a University degree in business administration, science, engineering or related discipline.

• You have considerable knowledge of operational aspects of M&A including due diligence, planning, synergy and cost savings analysis and/or post-close transformation.

• You have experience in project management within complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• You have excellent reporting skills, preferably in client facing roles.

• You are a team player and developed leadership skills in your current role.

• You have excellent communication skills in the English language (written and spoken) fluency in another language is a plus.

What do we offer

At PwC you get the opportunity to be yourself, get the best out of yourself in a high-performance organization and grow within our global network. As part of our team we offer, among other things:

• A competitive salary, attractive pension scheme and the opportunity to grow;

• Customized training for professional growth and leadership development;

• Motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are of paramount importance;

• Extensive employment conditions including 'well-being budget' for physical and mental health;

• Flexibility of hybrid working, including ergonomic home workplace and a net expense allowance for internet and other costs;

• Attractive mobility options, including electric lease car, car reimbursement waiver and the option to use various sharing providers;

• 32 vacation days per year;

• Fun informal activities, such as: drinks, a Christmas gala and a ski weekend.

Apply now!

Are you interested, do you recognize yourself in our purpose and values and do you fit in with the profile? Then upload the following documents via the button below:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

We will be in touch within two weeks to report on your application's progress. Do you have any questions in the meantime? Then contact Taoufik El Hassani, our recruiter via Taoufik.el.hassani@pwc.com