Transaction Services – Manager (Financial Due Diligence)

PwC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Leeds is seeking a Manager for Financial Due Diligence to lead hands-on financial and commercial analyses on deal teams. You will investigate performance, support diligence reports, coach junior staff, and help shape value-creation opportunities across buy- and sell-side engagements using Alteryx and PowerBI.

You will interact with senior stakeholders and build leadership capabilities in a supportive, inclusive culture to drive high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold ACA/ICAS (or equivalent international qualification).
• Strong financial due diligence and analytical skills with commercial awareness.
• Excellent report writing, data interpretation, and Excel skills.
• Experience in leading teams and delegating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver financial due diligence workstreams.
• Analyse financial and non-financial information on buy-side and sell-side engagements.
• Prepare clear, insightful due diligence reports for senior stakeholders.
• Interact with senior management, business owners and private equity investors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Leadership

Report writing

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ICAS qualification

Equivalent international qualification

Tools

Alteryx

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

PWC Transaction Services – Manager (Financial Due Diligence)

At PwC we work on some of the most exciting and market-leading deals, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, focus on wellbeing and commitment to development. You’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career working with high-profile clients across a diverse range of transactions, supported by leading technology, advanced data tools, and innovative digital platforms.

Our Transaction Services practice supports private equity, investment funds and corporates throughout the deal cycle. You will work across a range of sectors, developing your commercial understanding, and gradually building deeper sector expertise as your career progresses.

About the role:

As a Manager in Financial Due Diligence, you will play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality financial and commercial analysis. You’ll work closely with teams to investigate business performance, support the preparation of diligence reports, and contribute insight that helps clients understand key drivers and risks in a transaction.

You’ll also develop your leadership capabilities by guiding day‑to‑day work, supporting team members, and building the confidence to take on larger areas of ownership over time. As your commercial awareness grows, you’ll increasingly contribute to client conversations and the development of opportunities across the practice. If you’re looking to build your career in deals and develop strong analytical and commercial skills within a supportive team, we’d be excited to hear from you.

What your days will look like

• Taking ownership and delivery of your financial due diligence areas.
• Working with teams to analyse financial and non‑financial information on buy‑side and sell‑side engagements.
• Contributing to the preparation of clear, insightful financial due diligence reports.
• Supporting interactions with senior management, business owners, and private equity investors.
• Identifying trends, risks, deal breakers and value‑creation opportunities.
• Helping to coach and support junior team members in developing strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Using data and analytics tools (Alteryx, PowerBI) to enhance insight and project delivery.
• Building internal and external networks and contributing to the development of opportunities.
• Demonstrating integrity and values‑led leadership.

The role is for you if:

• Hold ACA/ICAS (or equivalent international qualification).
• Have strong financial due diligence and analysis skills and commercial awareness.
• Have excellent report writing, data interpretation, and Excel skills.
• Are experienced in managing teams and delegating effectively.