Corporate Finance – Associate Director / Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Global network

Flexible working

Wellbeing and protection

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Management Level Manager to lead complex financial analyses, valuations and transaction services for NZ-based clients from Christchurch. You will oversee due diligence, stakeholder negotiations and high-impact client materials while mentoring analysts.

The role offers exposure to major investment decisions, strategic reviews and business outcomes across diverse sectors. Strong leadership and a CA/CFA path are desirable, with flexible working options and a supportive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience for Manager level.
• 7+ years for Associate Director level.
• Strong financial modelling and commercial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; macros advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial analysis, valuation and modelling across engagements.
• Manage transaction execution, due diligence, negotiations and documentation.
• Oversee engagements to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.
• Articulate issues, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and present high-impact materials: memos, valuation reports and option papers.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Contribute to business development by identifying client needs and building relationships across the market.
• Originating opportunities and managing client relationships at senior levels.

Skills

Financial modelling

M&A experience

Stakeholder communication

Excel / MS Office

Leadership

CA or CFA

Education

CA or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Macros

Job description

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary Kia ora, This role offers significant responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to help shape major investment, transaction, strategic decisions and business outcomes across New Zealand. Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand. At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

About the role

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role PwC is the number one M&A advisor in New Zealand and the only Big 4 firm in Aotearoa with a broad deal advisory capability across M&A, infrastructure, debt advisory, property and transaction services. This provides unique exposure to some of New Zealand’s most important and complex transactions, strategic reviews and investment decisions. Our Corporate Finance team is looking for a high-performing professional to join us in Christchurch. This role sits at the centre of PwC’s work with business owners, corporates, investors and public-sector organisations, supporting clients through acquisitions, divestments, valuations, capital raising, strategic reviews and other significant investment and transaction decisions. The team also supports selected infrastructure and capital-intensive assignments where our corporate finance, valuation and strategic advisory capabilities are relevant.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex financial analysis, valuation and modelling across M&A, strategy and transaction services engagements, working directly with clients and overseeing analyst teams to deliver clear, commercially robust insights.
• Leading key aspects of transaction execution, including preparing transaction materials, coordinating due diligence, managing stakeholder workstreams and supporting negotiations through to completion.
• Managing engagements to ensure they are delivered efficiently on time and within budget.
• Articulating key issues, risks and opportunities to support senior stakeholders’ investment and strategic decisions.
• Developing, reviewing and presenting high-impact materials, including information memorandum, valuation reports, strategic options papers and client presentations.
• Providing leadership, coaching and mentoring team members, fostering collaboration and exercising sound judgement in resolving or escalating complex commercial and financial matters.
• Contributing to business development by identifying client needs, developing proposals and building trusted relationships across the South Island market.
• Modelling PwC’s commitment to excellence, integrity and professional standards across client and internal work.
• At Associate Director level, you will also take greater responsibility for originating opportunities, leading client relationships and engagements, managing transaction processes and developing the team.

Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Typically, at least 5 years’ relevant experience for appointment at Manager level, and at least 7 years’ relevant experience for Associate Director level, gained in corporate finance, M&A, valuations, transaction services, strategy, investment banking or a related advisory field. Appointment level will reflect the candidate’s experience, capability and demonstrated leadership.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capability, including the ability to interpret and communicate key value drivers, transaction issues, risks and opportunities.
• Practical experience in one or more of M&A execution, business valuations, capital raising, strategic advisory or financial due diligence.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with macros is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and compelling messages for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated composure, sound judgement and leadership in complex or uncertain environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.
• A CA or CFA qualification, completed or in progress, is desirable.
• Candidates from diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those from Big 4 or boutique corporate finance and transaction advisory firms, investment banking, private equity, commercial banking, strategy consulting and relevant corporate development, investment or finance roles within industry.

Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing - wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture.
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave.
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Job Posting End Date December 28, 2026

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.