At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals. In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Skills Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. - Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. - Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. - Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. - Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. - Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. - Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. - Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Pre-Close Analysis Some of the responsibilities during pre-close Integration/Separation management would include (but Not Limited To) The Following ○ Perform contractual diligence and review sellco’s valuation ○ Evaluating vendor landscape and prioritizing next steps ○ Strategic disposition planning for the vendors/customers to help in separation/integration ○ Work with client’s function heads to come up with requirements for transfer of vendor agreements ○ Design and execute a detailed vendor engagement strategy and plan ○ Identify and evaluate TSA and rTSA needs for the client, their duration and timing ○ Identify and mitigate stranded costs and value leakage ○ Perform pre-close synergy analysis and identify cost take-out opportunities Post-Close Analysis Some of the responsibilities during post-close Integration/Separation management would Include (but Not Limited To) The Following ○ Validate Day 1 vendor transfer requirements to satisfy closing conditions ○ Work with clients to ensure Assignment and TSA consents are finalized ○ Drive synergies between BuyCo and the parent company ○ Track TSAs as per integration roadmap ○ Formulate and drive TSA Exit strategy To Qualify For The Role You Must Have
- 5-7 years of industry experience in Mergers & acquisitions, thorough knowledge of,
and/or proven record of success in pre-sign diligence, pre-close and post-close M&A support for clients, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, private equity or corporate organizations
- Proven experience and understanding of various facets of merger, acquisition, spin-offs
and/or divestiture transactions and extensive experience in SMO/IMO support
- Experience in analyzing company financials(AP, AR data); strategic planning and
business reviews and growth
- Experience assisting clients in vendor engagement post Deal, cost take out analysis,
synergy creation and other such use cases to drive value
- Exposure to Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM), legal / contractual due diligence
Preferred
- Excellent written and verbal business communication, strong research and data analysis
Skills
- Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and utilize project management skills to
manage tasks
- Problem-solving skills - ability to analyze data sets and an aptitude for conducting
quantitative and qualitative analysis using the standard suite of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Extensive experience in creating clear and concise reports, including building data
visualization dashboards and executive reports on Powerpoint
- Experience in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI and/or Excel Charts - Experience in Alteryx and python scripting will be an added advantage
Education Qualification
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business
Administration/Management or a related discipline
- The ideal candidate will combine academic qualifications with a strong track record of
practical experience in mergers and acquisitions, contractual due diligence and data analysis