Deals - Manager - Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory

PwC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager in Auckland for its SPA team, specializing in financial transaction services. You will manage multiple projects, ensure strong client relationships, and negotiate financial aspects of deals. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and 5+ years in transaction services or corporate finance. Join us to deliver value and drive successful transaction outcomes.

Benefits

Industry expertise access

Life and income protection

Flexible schedule

18 weeks paid parental leave

Enhanced leave capabilities

Digital upskilling through Digital Academy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transaction services, corporate finance, or strong accounting knowledge in a client-facing role.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple engagements.
• Willingness to learn quickly and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Support clients post-signing and completion.
• Negotiate financial aspects of transactions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Job description

Overview

Management Level Manager

In this role, you’ll work within a specialist team in PwC's Deals practice. The Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) team specialise in assisting clients with Net Working Capital (NWC) and Net Debt, working independently or alongside the financial due diligence team. We support clients post-signing and completion by preparing or reviewing Completion Statements and Earn-Outs and help resolve related disputes if necessary. Additionally, we play a crucial role in negotiating the financial aspects of transactions, whether buying or selling, aiming to maximise value and ensure no money is left on the table. A typical day will involve managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, potentially leading a small team to ensure smooth execution and delivery of client engagements. We pride ourselves in collaborating closely with our clients' other advisors, such as investment banks, M&A teams, lawyers, and due diligence teams, to drive value throughout the SPA negotiation process. This is a full-time role with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Responsibilities

• Work within PwC's Deals practice SPA team, specialising in NWC and Net Debt, independently or with the financial due diligence team.
• Support clients post-signing and completion by preparing or reviewing Completion Statements and Earn-Outs; help resolve related disputes if necessary.
• Negotiate financial aspects of transactions to maximise value and ensure no money is left on the table.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; potentially lead a small team to ensure smooth execution and delivery of client engagements.
• Collaborate closely with clients’ other advisors (investment banks, M&A teams, lawyers, due diligence teams) to drive value during SPA negotiations.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in transaction services or corporate finance, or strong accounting knowledge from an audit background, in a client-facing role (or equivalent, with experience in managing stakeholders).
• Strong commercial acumen, project management skills, and the ability to work flexibly across multiple engagements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Willingness to learn quickly and take on new challenges.
• Comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team.

Benefits / Highlights

• Unrivalled access to industry expertise locally and through PwC’s global network, enabled by cutting-edge technology.
• Life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.
• Dress for your day and flex your schedule in alignment with team and client needs.
• Inclusive 18 weeks paid parental leave policy for all parents (no minimum service).
• Enhanced leave capabilities, with the option to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days each year.
• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

What are you waiting for?

If you are passionate about delivering value to clients and driving successful transaction outcomes, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us. Visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

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