Corporate Finance - Associate Director / Manager

Kia ora,

This role offers significant responsibility,visibilityand the opportunity to help shape major investment, transaction, strategicdecisionsand businessoutcomes across New Zealand.

Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve importantproblems.

This is a place to keep growing.You’lllearn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngākōreromōtēneitūranga/ About the role

PwC is the number one M&A advisor in New Zealandand the only Big 4 firm in Aotearoa with a broad deal advisory capability across M&A, infrastructure, debt advisory,propertyand transaction services. Thisprovidesuniqueexposuretosome of New Zealand’s most importantand complextransactions,strategicreviewsandinvestment decisions.

Our Corporate Financeteam is looking for a high-performing professional to join us in Christchurch. This role sits at the centre of PwC’s workwith business owners, corporates,investorsand public-sector organisations,supporting clientsthrough acquisitions, divestments, valuations, capital raising, strategic reviews andother significantinvestment andtransactiondecisions.

The team also supports selected infrastructure and capital-intensive assignments where our corporate finance, valuation and strategic advisory capabilities are relevant.

Yourresponsibilities willinclude:

• Leading complex financial analysis,valuationand modelling across M&A,strategyandtransactionservicesengagements, working directly with clients andoverseeinganalyst teams to deliver clear, commercially robust insights.

• Leading key aspects of transaction execution, including preparingtransactionmaterials, coordinating due diligence, managing stakeholder workstreams and supporting negotiations through to completion.

• Managingengagementsto ensure theyare deliveredefficientlyon time and within budget.

• Articulatingkey issues,risksand opportunities to support senior stakeholders’investment and strategic decisions.

• Developing,reviewingand presenting high-impact materials, includinginformation memorandum, valuation reports,strategicoptionspapersand client presentations.

• Providingleadership,coachingand mentoring team members,fosteringcollaborationandexercisingsound judgementinresolvingor escalatingcomplexcommercial andfinancial matters.

• Contributing to business development byidentifyingclient needs, developingproposalsand building trusted relationships across the South Island market.

• Modelling PwC’s commitment to excellence, integrity and professional standards across client and internal work.

At Associate Director level, you will also take greater responsibility fororiginating opportunities, leadingclient relationshipsandengagements, managing transaction processes anddeveloping theteam.

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/ Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Typically, at least5 years’ relevant experience forappointmentatManager level,andatleast7 years’ relevant experience for Associate Director level,gainedincorporate finance, M&A, valuations, transaction services,strategy,investmentbankingorarelatedadvisoryfield.Appointment level will reflect the candidate’s experience,capabilityand demonstrated leadership.

• Strong financial modelling,valuationandcommercialanalysis capability,including the ability to interpret and communicate key value drivers, transaction issues,risksand opportunities.

• Practicalexperiencein one or more ofM&Aexecution,businessvaluations,capital raising, strategic advisoryorfinancialdue diligence.

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;experience withmacrosisadvantageous.

• Strong communicationskills, with the ability todevelopclear and compelling messagesforseniorstakeholders.

• Demonstrated composure, soundjudgementand leadership in complex or uncertain environments.

• Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.

• ACA or CFA qualification, completed or in progress, is desirable.

Candidates from diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those from Big 4 or boutiquecorporate financeand transactionadvisory firms, investment banking,private equity,commercialbanking,strategy consultingandrelevantcorporate development,investmentor financeroleswithinindustry.

PwC values non-traditional career paths and diverse experience — our top performers come from a wide range of backgrounds.

If youdon’tmeet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

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

• Wellbeing - wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyou’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture.

• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks’ annual leave. 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mōteahatāuetatariana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site athttps://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Naumaingātonowawe/ We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga/ A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.