Deals - Transaction Services - Associate Director

PwC Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership programs

Executive coaching

Inclusion & diversity

Parental leave 26 weeks

Flexible work

Diversity & First Nations

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director – Deals Transaction Services to drive high-impact M&A due diligence and guide clients through critical decisions. You will lead complex analyses for private equity, infrastructure funds, ASX-listed, and large private businesses, shaping strategy and deal outcomes.

You will leverage PwC’s AI tools, mentor a diverse team, and partner with executives to deliver clear recommendations that maximise value across buy- and sell-side

Qualifications

• Strong core experience in transaction services
• Solid experience working with market leading private equity, corporate and infrastructure clients
• Proficiency in AI, digital tools and emerging technologies for financial analysis
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to clearly communicate complex insights to a range of stakeholders
• A collaborative team player with a positive, “can do” mindset and the ability to perform under challenges across multiple engagements
• Sound commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret market trends and provide strategic, value-adding insights
• A strong commitment to integrity and care for colleagues and clients
• Proven ability to build and maintain lasting internal and client relationships
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or degree (e.g. CA/CPA, CFA, FINSIA, MBA, Master of Finance or similar)

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, commercially focused financial due diligence for major transactions
• Oversee buy-side and sell-side engagements, analysing performance, value drivers and risks
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating analysis into actionable recommendations
• Build sector and client understanding to provide data-driven deal insights
• Leverage PwC’s AI and analytics tools to enhance delivery and digital capability
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members and foster a high-performing team
• Contribute to the growth of Transaction Services across the deals lifecycle

Job description

Years of experience, sharp commercial instinct, and the confidence to stand behind your advice — this role is built for someone who thrives at the heart of complex deals. As a Senior Manager/ Associate Director – Deals Transaction Services at PwC, you’ll bring your financial due diligence expertise, transaction services background, and digital fluency to shape high-impact M&A transactions and guide clients through their most critical decisions. You’ll work with private equity, infrastructure funds, ASX listed and large private businesses, uncovering the financial DNA of targets and influencing strategy on both buy and sell side engagements.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health —giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver complex, commercially focused financial due diligence, producing high-quality insights that support major transactions and maximise value for clients
• Oversee buy-side and sell-side engagements, analysing financial performance, key value drivers and risks to inform critical deal decisions
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
• Build deep sector and client understanding, equipping clients with data-driven insights that accelerate deal outcomes
• Leverage PwC’s advanced tools, including AI and analytics, to enhance delivery, elevate the client experience and build digital capability
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members, fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment
• Contribute to the growth of our Transaction Services practice, using your commercial acumen and leadership to drive impact across the deals lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

• Strong core experience in transaction services (may have prior background in external audit, corporate finance or valuations)
• Solid experience working with market leading private equity, corporate and infrastructure clients
• Proficiency in AI, digital tools and emerging technologies for financial analysis
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to clearly communicate complex insights in a concise manner to a range of stakeholders
• A collaborative team player with a positive, “can do” mindset and the ability to perform under challenges across multiple engagements
• Sound commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret market trends and provide strategic, value-adding insights
• A strong commitment to integrity and care for colleagues and clients
• Proven ability to build and maintain lasting internal and client relationships
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or degree (e.g. CA/CPA, CFA, FINSIA, MBA, Master of Finance or similar)

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

768028WD