Deals National Finance Senior Manager

Job Description

About the roleThe Deals business consists of four business units with an annual turnover exceeding £700m. The business units cover a variety of products and services, working with clients to create, realise and protect value when advising on mergers, acquisitions,restructuring, divestitures or operating in a crisis situation. With c190 Partners and over 2,000 staff, Deals is one of the fastest growing areas in PwC.This experienced Senior Manager role is positioned at the heart of the Business Decision Support ("BDS")finance team that supports the Deals COO and wider leadership and operations teams. Reporting to, and working closely with the Deals Director of Finance, this trusted advisor will help design and implement the Deals finance agenda, including business performancemanagement, profit improvement, commercial awareness and financial control. Key responsibilities:The individual will play a key role in all aspects of the finance agenda including: Business strategy and planning Budgeting and forecasting Interpretation andcommunication of financial performance Performance management and profit improvement Financial control and compliance Working with other senior finance managers to develop, lead and manage the wider Deals finance team Deputise for the Deals Director of Financewhere appropriate and represent LoS interests on various XLoS initiatives/projectsRequirementsWith significant experience at a senior level, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:Client relationships Buildsand develops strong relationships internally and externally Has the ability to influence at all levels and to challenge when necessaryStrategic & commercial awareness Has strong commercial and business awareness, demonstrates strategic vision and is able toidentify and advise on business risk. Professionally qualified. Understands the broader business dimensions and is able to focus on the bigger picture, based on a range of experience in a professional services environmentLeadership & teamwork Acts as a rolemodel - leads effectively and inspirationally Is a team player and represents the team effectively Develops others and delegates successfullyInnovation, creativity and thought leader Initiates effective and commercially successful innovation and encouragesothers to do so Spots and adapts successful initiatives from elsewhere and promotes best practice sharing Technology enabled mindset and able to identify and drive change through technology adoptionCommunication Displays excellent communication skills allroundPlanning, analytical and delivery skills Is highly analytical and is able to formulate and follow through long term plans Takes ownership, can be relied upon to see work through to completion and solves problems Delivers results personally and throughothers Manages change effectivelyPersonal & professional behaviour Demonstrates a high level of integrity Adapts style to circumstances Builds credibility and is very professional Has well developed interpersonal skills, with emotional intelligence Is proactive,displays drive and energy, self-manages personal resilience and well-beingNot the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAllour people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwCProfessional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.The DealWe want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have TheDeal.DiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creatingvalue through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to bethe best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.