Transaction Services - Financial Due Diligence (Consumer Markets) - Director

PwC Middle East; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UAE is seeking a Financial Due Diligence Director to lead engagements in the consumer markets sector. Responsibilities include managing deal processes, providing financial insights, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have over 12 years of M&A experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and professional certifications. This role offers competitive pay and development opportunities, promoting personal growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience within the M&A space focusing on financial due diligence.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA are required.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial due diligence engagements for transactions in the consumer markets sector.
• Managing end-to-end deal processes, including scoping, planning, and delivering high-quality reports.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial due diligence

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Digital tools and analytics

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

Our Deals practice helps clients navigate complex transactions, from strategy through execution. We provide insights and solutions that enable organisations to create value through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, ensuring sustainable growth and resilience.

Business Unit Overview

The Financial Due Diligence team supports clients in assessing financial performance and risks during transactions. We deliver rigorous analysis and actionable insights that inform investment decisions, focusing on consumer markets to help businesses adapt to evolving trends and customer demands.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Financial Due Diligence Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading financial due diligence engagements for transactions in the consumer markets sector
• Managing end-to-end deal processes, including scoping, planning, and delivering high-quality reports
• Providing insights on key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities to support client decision-making
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders and clients
• Driving business development initiatives and contributing to sector growth strategy
• Coaching and mentoring team members to develop technical and leadership capabilities
• Collaborating across Deals and Advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensuring compliance with PwC quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Leveraging digital tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and insights
• Representing PwC in market forums and thought leadership activities

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of experience within the M&A space focusing on financial due diligence, with significant exposure to the consumer markets sector
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA
• Strong technical experience in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence
• Understanding the processes in due diligence work including dealing with risk management processes and procedures
• Previous experience working in the GCC is a plus
• Previous experience working on the largest SWFs is a plus
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders
• Ability to deliver significant business results that reflect strategic and creative thinking and individual initiative
• Eager to develop internal and external networks, and willingness to adopt a business development mindset
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and foster an inclusive culture
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Your flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

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