Manager Sale & Purchase Agreement - Transaction Services

PwC South Africa; Amsterdam; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Growth opportunities

Growth Center training

Mobility allowance

Electric lease car

32 vacation days

Well-being budget

Hybrid working

Internet allowance

OpenUp access

YoungPwC networking

Team activities

Job summary

PwC South Africa in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced M&A SPA Advisory professional to provide financial expertise across the full lifecycle of sale and purchase agreements. You will advise on value drivers, draft clauses, and anchor outcomes within the SPA while supporting closing accounts, earn-outs, and post‑signing reviews.

The role requires strong financial analysis, transaction experience, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics.
• Currently holding or in the process of obtaining RA/RC/ACCA/CFA (level 3) title.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in professional services.
• Experience in transactions and/or audit and strong knowledge of financial statements.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with clear articulation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the financial elements of the SPA, identifying and substantiating value drivers.
• Translate analysis into clear negotiation points and anchor outcomes in clauses.
• Stand alongside clients before and after signing, from closing accounts to earn-outs and disputes.
• Provide analytical support to assess value impacts of purchase-price adjustments.
• Draft and negotiate key financial aspects of the SPA with due-diligence observations.
• Support post-transaction tasks such as completion accounts and disputes.
• Work with clients, due-diligence teams, banks, lawyers and deal advisors to optimize value.
• Coaching, training and supervising team members on the job and via formal training.
• Build and manage client relationships to deliver ongoing value and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Business Administration/Economics

RA/RC/ACCA/CFA (level 3) in progress

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Our Sale and Purchase Agreement ("SPA") Advisory team provides specialized support in all financial aspects of M&A purchase price mechanisms and SPA work. We advise clients on identifying and negotiating key value items in the EV‑to‑equity value bridge, drafting accounting and financial clauses of the SPA, and ensuring negotiated outcomes are reflected. We support clients before and after SPA signing, including closing accounts, earn‑out determination, leakage reviews, and final purchase price determination.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the financial elements of the SPA, identifying and substantiating value drivers.
• Translate analysis into clear negotiation points and anchor outcomes in the appropriate clauses.
• Stand alongside clients before and after signing, from closing accounts and earn‑outs to leakage reviews and disputes on purchase‑price adjustments.
• Provide analytical support to assess the value impacts of different treatments of purchase‑price adjustments and provide arguments to support negotiations.
• Draft and negotiate key financial aspects of the sale and purchase agreement, ensuring the purchase‑price mechanism is appropriately drafted and due‑diligence observations and recommendations are included.
• Support post‑transaction tasks such as preparation or review of completion accounts, earn‑out mechanisms, and disputes on purchase‑price adjustments.
• Work closely with clients, due‑diligence teams, investment banks, lawyers and other deal advisors to optimize value and mitigate risk.
• Coaching, training and supervising team members both on the job and through formal technical training.
• Build and manage client relationships to deliver ongoing value and identify business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or (Business) Economics.
• Currently holding or in the process of obtaining a RA/RC/ACCA/CFA (level 3) title.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in professional services.
• Experience in transactions and/or audit (e.g., at an accounting firm, investment bank or boutique advisory).
• Strong knowledge of how financial statements work and an understanding of the relationships across balances, cash flows and earnings.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, able to make complex issues clear quickly.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI and advanced data analytics skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and convincingly, collaborate well with diverse stakeholders, and set sharp priorities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary based on experience and an annual bonus depending on results and personal development.
• A motivating work environment with collaboration, recognition and opportunities for professional growth.
• A wide range of tailored training via our AI‑based Growth Center, linked to skills and goals and focused on leadership development.
• Mobility options: an electric lease car or a mobility allowance for business travel costs, plus access to various mobility providers via one convenient app.
• 32 vacation days (and option to purchase additional days).
• A personal well‑being budget and access to the well‑being platform OpenUp.
• Hybrid working flexibility where possible and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs.
• Opportunities to network and exchange knowledge through YoungPwC and projects of communities such as I&D, art initiatives, Giving Back.
• Informal company and team activities.