Deals - Corporate Finance - Manager

Role Overview Management Level Manager – This role offers significant responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to shape major investment and infrastructure outcomes across New Zealand. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. Responsibilities Ensure deal and infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget. Work closely with senior leaders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, applying strong project‑management and commercial acumen to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Lead complex financial analysis and modelling across M&A and infrastructure engagements, working directly with clients and overseeing analyst teams. Articulate key issues, risks, and opportunities, supporting senior stakeholders in making informed investment and strategic decisions. Develop, review, and present high‑impact materials to support governance and decision‑making processes, including investment committee papers, project governance reports, briefing papers, and client presentations. Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering collaboration to solve complex commercial and financial challenges. Model PwC’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and professional standards across all client and internal engagements. Qualifications Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a management capacity across advisory, finance, strategy, infrastructure, or related roles. Strong financial modelling and analysis capability. Experience across capital raising, M&A, valuations, and infrastructure procurement processes. Project finance experience desirable, including knowledge of key debt metrics and credit rating considerations. Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel/macros. Strong communication skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages. Systems thinking to identify underlying issues and opportunities. Demonstrated composure and leadership in complex and uncertain environments. Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence. CA or CFA qualification (completed or in progress) is desirable. PwC values non‑traditional career paths and diverse experience – our top performers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Benefits Discretionary bonus opportunities, generous referral bonuses, retail discounts & deals. Global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, formal learning pathways. $250 annual wellbeing allowance; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group‑rate health insurance (eligibility applies). Flexible working; supportive coaching culture. Two paid recognition days off each year during the annual summer shutdown period; option to purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave. Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr