Transaction Services Expert

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Leading with heart, delivering impact

At PwC, we believe that meaningful work starts with people who are curious, ambitious and driven by purpose. Whether you want to help shape major business decisions, support organisations through transformation, or create lasting value in the market, you will find the opportunities, flexibility and support to build a career that reflects who you are and where you want to grow.

In our Advisory practice, you will work alongside talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, combining expertise, technology and human insight to solve complex challenges. Together, we help clients build trust, create sustainable value and stay ahead in an ever-changing business environment.

About the team

Our Transaction Services team is part of PwC's market-leading Deals Transaction Services practice. We help organisations unlock value throughout the transaction lifecycle, from acquisitions and divestments to strategic investments and capital market transactions.

Working with leading multinational organisations, private equity investors and fast-growing businesses, we provide independent insights that enable confident decision-making. Combining financial advisory expertise, business consulting capabilities, data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration, we help clients identify opportunities, mitigate risks and maximise deal value.

What your day will look like

As a Transaction Services Expert, you will play a leading role in delivering high-impact projects and guiding teams through complex transactions. You will work closely with clients, deal stakeholders and specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver quality outcomes and exceptional client experiences.

You will:

• Lead and manage financial due diligence engagements across a broad range of industries and transaction sizes.
• Take ownership of project planning, budgeting, execution and delivery while ensuring excellent quality and timely completion of engagements.
• Analyse financial performance, earnings quality, working capital trends, cash flows, debt positions and key value drivers to support investment decisions.
• Apply advanced financial analysis, Excel modelling and data analytics techniques to generate meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with specialists from strategy consulting, operations, tax, legal, HR, technology solutions and managed services teams to provide integrated advice.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, investors, advisors and senior executives throughout the transaction process.
• Lead client presentations, workshops and discussions, translating complex findings into clear business recommendations.
• Identify commercial opportunities, contribute to business development initiatives and support the preparation of winning client proposals.
• Promote innovation by leveraging technology, financial consulting tools and data-driven methodologies that improve client outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders, align diverse perspectives and help clients navigate critical decisions before, during and after transactions.
• Share knowledge, contribute to thought leadership initiatives and drive continuous improvement within the practice.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, creating an inclusive environment where people can learn, grow and realise their potential.
• Foster collaboration, encourage different perspectives and help build diverse, high-performing teams.

What we will expect from you

We are looking for a commercially minded and growth-oriented professional with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in financial due diligence, M&A advisory, transaction services or a related financial environment.

You bring:

• A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Engineering, Accounting or another relevant field.
• Proven experience in financial due diligence, transaction services, M&A, corporate finance, financial accounting advisory services, audit or controlling.
• Strong financial analysis capabilities combined with excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets and analytical tools. Experience with Power BI, Alteryx or similar technologies is an advantage.
• The ability to structure complex problems, interpret data and translate insights into practical business recommendations.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, budgeting, prioritisation and stakeholder management.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive leadership style, with a genuine passion for coaching a