Corporate Development Senior Manager

PwC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Manager in Corporate Development to lead strategic growth initiatives through M&A and investments. Responsibilities include sourcing acquisition targets, financial modeling, and presenting business cases to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate development and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401(k)

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
• Experience within or collaborating with a Big 4 or similar global professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead large projects and innovate processes while interacting with clients at a senior level.
• Sourcing and evaluating potential acquisition targets and conducting initial screening.
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Job description

At PwC, our finance professionals focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimize their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in financial strategy and planning at PwC develop and implement strategic financial plans to drive business growth and profitability. Your work involves analyzing financial data, forecasting future trends, and providing recommendations for optimizing financial performance.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, collaborate to solve complex problems, and apply sound judgment, recognizing when to act or escalate. You are expected to solve complex issues, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how different elements fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, along with your commitment to excellence, contributes to our firm's success.

Examples of skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful, and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities.
• Validating outcomes with clients, sharing alternative perspectives, and acting on feedback.
• Leading teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in ambiguous and challenging situations.
• Deepening and evolving expertise to stay relevant.
• Initiating open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Making difficult decisions and taking action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Modeling and reinforcing professional and technical standards, including PwC tax and audit guidance, the firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Finance Policy, Strategy, and Leadership team, you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to ensure project success. As a Senior Manager in Corporate Development, you will play a key role in shaping the firm's strategic growth through M&A and investments. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and executing transactions that expand capabilities, industry presence, or talent pool. You will work closely with service line leaders, partners, and executives to assess strategic fit and operational alignment with the firm’s long-term growth objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and evaluating potential acquisition targets.
• Conducting initial screening for strategic fit, execution, client impact, and capability expansion.
• Building relationships with investment banks, industry contacts, and internal partners to maintain deal flow.
• Performing financial modeling, valuation, synergy assessments, and deal structuring.
• Coordinating due diligence across service lines and managing external advisors.
• Presenting business cases and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Aligning M&A activities with strategic goals and market intelligence.
• Assessing inorganic growth options to enter new markets or expand capabilities.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and ad hoc projects for executive and board stakeholders.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to partners and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• At least 7 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, or related fields; advanced degrees considered.
• Experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within or collaborating with a Big 4 or similar global professional services firm.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Proven executive presence, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

PwC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. We evaluate candidates thoughtfully, especially considering the impact of criminal records on responsibilities involving sensitive information and assets.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Salary ranges from $89,000 to $315,000, plus potential bonuses, dependent on skills, experience, and location. PwC offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k), paid leave, and more. For details, visit our benefits page.