In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients – working together to aid responsible recovery and growth.
Working on iconic deals with national and global clients, we put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises - from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency.
We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate.
Restructuring & Forensics
In Restructuring & Forensics we focus on supporting our clients through the Protect and Recover stages of the business cycle. We combine restructuring services such as financial restructuring, liability restructuring and corporate simplification with Digital and Forensic Investigations and Financial Crime teams. We support clients in stress or distress situations, seeking to support them to respond, restructure and transform, as well as prepare for, respond to and emerge stronger from a wide range of business risks and issues.. We could be involved in any one, or all of these types of engagements.
About the role
The role forms part of our CFO+ proposition, within the team (see details below).
The CFO+ proposition involves placing individuals into the finance teams of clients, to provide support on a short-term, interim basis. At the Manager grade, it is anticipated that candidates would support the incumbent CFO and work under the guidance of the client’s senior finance team staff.
The expected duration of each secondment / placement is anticipated to be c.3-6 months, but would be variable, subject to the client’s requirements / situation.
A typical assignment would involve supporting a corporate’s finance function and may include some or all of the following:
Supporting the finance function of businesses on an interim basis
Providing finance support to businesses experiencing resource constraints
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Building and managing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts
Managing and monitoring the cash flows of a business
Working with multiple senior stakeholders to create budgets, track KPIs, and implement solutions
Working alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts
Preparation of presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. lenders, private equity sponsors, management)
Being embedded into the client team but with the necessary level of senior support appropriate to the particular situation
It may at times be necessary to support the core restructuring and insolvency team. In such instances, all relevant coaching / training will be provided – prior restructuring or insolvency knowledge / experience is not required
Essential skills and experience
Confident financial analytical skills and experience of key accounting principles
Strong commercial and business acumen
Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels (internal and external)
Flexibility in terms of diverse industries and role
Flexibility in working location
Ability to support marketing and business development, demonstrating a proactive approach to the marketplace
Proven project and time management skills
Good excel modelling skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised working environment
Self-starter and ability to adapt quickly to new client placements
Excellent verbal and written English
Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
2+ years post accountancy qualification experience in roles within finance teams
Knowledge and experience of working with UK generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Securities and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
Experience in working with Sage/Xero/SAP/Quickbooks or other accounting software programmes
Who we’re looking for
The team welcomes applications from individuals who have a keen interest and knowledge in regard to the work that the team undertakes. They will be looking for clear examples on why you have applied and what you can bring to the team. All applicants must have conducted considerable research into PwC prior to interview.
You’ll be joining a team who welcome your outlook and knowledge, whilst developing your skill set further within one of the world’s leading professional organisations. With an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working requirements where appropriate and have many successful arrangements currently in place. Please apply if you have a keen interest in the work we do.
Whilst based in London, the team often works across the UK, but also on leading international projects and the role may include an element of UK-wide and international travel.
About the team
The CFO+ proposition sits within PwC’s Restructuring, Refinancing & Insolvency team (“RR&I”), which is part of the wider practice in PwC Deals operating across all segments of the restructuring and insolvency market.
The team provides financial advice on debt raising, financial restructuring and insolvency services to a wide range of corporates and stakeholders including lenders, equity holders, credit funds, pension trustees and government bodies. Whilst based in London, the team often works across the UK, but also on leading international projects and the role may include an element of UK-wide and international travel. Whilst based in London, the team often works across the UK, but also on leading international projects and the role may include an element of UK-wide and international travel.
However, as noted above the CFO+ proposition has a focus on finance team support. Whilst on occasion it may be necessary for candidates to support the core restructuring and insolvency team, no prior experience in either of these areas is expected.
Deals
Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business.
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