Deals Strategy - Senior Analyst

PwC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Retail discounts & deals

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Analyst in our Deals Strategy team to deliver commercial due diligence and value-creation insights for a diverse client base across New Zealand, Trans-Tasman, and global markets.

You will work with a high-performing team, apply rigorous quantitative analysis, and help shape strategic recommendations while developing your career in a supportive, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a global or boutique strategy house, or a strategy/M&A function within a large corporate.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to structure and communicate insights clearly, both verbally and in written deliverables.
• Familiarity with core analytical techniques such as market sizing, forecasting, competitor analysis, customer segmentation, and business case assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of projects across commercial due diligence and/or value creation engagements.
• Conducting primary and secondary research, including industry and market analysis using online tools, proprietary databases, and public sources.
• Developing structured analyses such as market sizing, competitor benchmarking, customer insights, and financial/operational assessments.
• Assisting in the preparation of client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and discussion materials.
• Coordinating effectively with team members and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and contributing to positive client interactions.
• Supporting and informally mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Communication of insights

Market sizing

Forecasting

Competitor analysis

Customer segmentation

Business case assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

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Ngā Kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role
PwC’s Transaction Services team is part of our Deals practice and primarily delivers financial due diligence services. The team supports clients through important transactions by helping them understand financial performance, risks and opportunities.

As a Senior Analyst within the Deals Strategy team, you’ll work as part of a high‑performing, market‑leading team delivering commercial due diligence and value creation insights across a diverse client base. Our clients include leading corporates, private enterprises, public‑sector organisations, and government agencies across New Zealand, Trans‑Tasman, and global markets.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex engagements, contributing to high‑quality analysis, and helping shape strategic recommendations for clients.

This role suits someone who is inquisitive, proactive, and personable, with strong analytical capability and a collaborative approach to client work.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of projects across commercial due diligence and/or value creation engagements.
• Conducting primary and secondary research, including industry and market analysis using online tools, proprietary databases, and public sources.
• Developing structured analyses such as market sizing, competitor benchmarking, customer insights, and financial/operational assessments.
• Assisting in the preparation of client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and discussion materials.
• Coordinating effectively with team members and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and contributing to positive client interactions.
• Supporting and informally mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.

At least 2-3 years’ experience in a global or boutique strategy house, or a strategy/M&A function within a large corporate.

A keen interest in solving commercial problems for clients as they test and refine investment hypotheses for transactions.

Well‑developed quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to structure and communicate insights clearly, both verbally and in written deliverables.

Familiarity with core analytical techniques such as market sizing, forecasting, competitor analysis, customer segmentation, and business case assessment.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development.

Rewards

Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

Growth

Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

Wellbeing

$250 annual 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 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 during annual summer shutdown; option to purchase up to two extra weeks’ leave

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.