M&A Financial Due Diligence Lead

PwC South Africa; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Manager – Deals Financial Due Diligence (FDD) to lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, delivering strategic advice and high‑quality analysis to clients.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years in financial due diligence or related fields; CPA/CFA/CA or MBA preferred. Up to 60% travel, with a competitive salary and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years in financial due diligence or related field.
• CPA, CFA, Chartered Accountant or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Analyze financial information to assess quality of earnings, cash flows, and key deal issues.
• Develop strategic advice and business diligence services tailored to client needs.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain quality and timelines of deliverables.
• Utilize financial modeling and analysis to support client transactions.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and value maximization.
• Navigate complex transactions and provide client support.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Financial modeling

M&A strategy

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA / CFA / CA / MBA

Job description

PwC is seeking a Manager – Deals Financial Due Diligence (FDD) to lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, delivering strategic advice and high‑quality analysis to clients.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years in financial due diligence or related fields; CPA/CFA/CA or MBA preferred. Up to 60% travel, with a competitive salary and robust benefits package.