Manager / Senior Manager | Mergers&Acquisitions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and wellbeing program

Volunteering hours

Birthday day off

Job summary

PwC Poland’s Mergers & Acquisitions team comprises over 40 specialists and stands as a leading advisory group for Poland and the CEE region. You will oversee sell-side and buy-side projects, supervise strategy and documentation, and coordinate senior-level client negotiations.

You will direct financial modelling, present to clients and executives, and foster long-term client relationships while seeking new opportunities. Polish and English fluency is required; the role offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, or transaction advisory, in a managerial or senior role.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to translate complex analyses into recommendations.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills with advanced modelling and presentation capabilities.
• Full professional proficiency in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A projects (sell-side / buy-side) across industries, guiding strategy and execution.
• Oversee preparation and finalization of high-quality transaction documentation.
• Lead business valuation analyses and supervise the analytical team.
• Coordinate creation and review of sophisticated financial models to support investment decisions.
• Deliver presentations and negotiations with clients, investors, and exec boards.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while pursuing new opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry events to strengthen market position.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate Finance

Team management

Analytical skills

Presentations

Bilingual Polish/English

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description & Summary

PwC Poland’s Mergers & Acquisitions team comprises over 40 specialists and stands as the largest and most experienced transaction advisory team in the country. We support clients throughout the entire process - from strategy development and investor discussions to final negotiations. We operate on both the sell-side and buy-side, delivering advisory services for the most prestigious transactions in the Polish market and the CEE region. For 7 consecutive years, we have held the 1 position in Poland based on the number of completed transactions according to Mergermarket. Over the last 5 years alone, we have successfully closed 87 major deals valued at approximately PLN 35 billion, advising leading corporations and investment funds. Our extensive experience and proven track record have earned us multiple accolades, including repeatedly being named Transaction Advisor of the Year by the Polish Private Equity Association (PSIK), as well as consistent recognition in the prestigious Mergermarket and Thomson Reuters rankings.

We are looking for: Manager / Senior Manager

Your future role

• Comprehensive management of M&A projects (sell-side / buy-side), overseeing their strategy and execution across various industries
• Managing the preparation and supervising the finalization of high‑quality, advanced transaction documentation
• Leading business valuation analyses and providing direct oversight of the analytical team
• Coordinating the creation and review of sophisticated financial models supporting investment decision‑making
• Delivering key presentations and conducting negotiations with clients, investors, and executive board members
• Developing and maintaining long‑term client relationships while initiating new strategic transactional opportunities
• Representing the firm at high‑profile industry conferences and events, strengthening the team’s market position

Apply if you have

• At least 5-7 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, or transaction advisory in a managerial or senior role
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations
• Perfect command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, using them to build advanced models and compelling presentations
• Excel at using AI tools to automate tasks, analyze information, generate content
• Experience in effective team management and the delivery of multi‑stage projects
• A high level of independence, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities under time pressure
• Full professional proficiency in Polish and English, enabling you to lead business discussions at the highest level

By joining us you gain

• Work flexibility – hybrid working model, flexible start of the day, workation, sabbatical leave
• Development and upskilling – our full support during the onboarding process, mentoring, training sessions, workshops, certification co/financed by PwC and conversations with a native speaker
• Medical and wellbeing program – medical care package (including freedom of treatment, massages, physiotherapy, dental care discounts), coaching, mindfulness sessions, psychological support, educational webinars and workshops, financial and legal advisory
• Possibility to create an individual benefit plan (e.g., lunch pass, insurance package, concierge service, veterinary package for pets, massages) and access to the cafeteria platform
• 3 paid hours for volunteering per month
• An additional day off on your birthday

Why join us

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.