Senior Manager - Corporate Finance (EURI)

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. Those in corporate finance at PwC will provide strategic financial advice and solutions to help clients navigate complex business transactions and optimise their capital structure. You will analyse financial data, conduct due diligence, and assist in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. About the Team The Energy, Infrastructure, Resources & Utilities (EURI) Corporate Finance Team provides lead advisory services to financial investors, corporates, developers and government – both in the UK and internationally. Our services include advising on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, on equity and debt raises, as well as providing wider financing and strategic options advice. We have seen significant growth in client demand for these services and are looking to grow the team as a result. As a Senior Manager, you’ll be taking day-to-day ownership of transactions, leading deal teams which typically comprise 3-5 people. With the support of Partners and Directors, you’ll be taking ownership of the entire deal process from shaping the strategy, interfacing with senior client stakeholders, producing deliverables, negotiating with prospective counterparties and reviewing transactional documentation. About the Role This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the infrastructure and energy industry, thrives in dynamic environments, has curiosity and commercial drive, with an interest in supporting business development with openness to explore and implement new ways of working, enjoys problem solving, and is motivated by making a tangible impact for clients and their wider stakeholders. As a Senior Manager within the team, the individual would be expected to lead the following types of work: Lead transactions on a day-to-day basis through coordinating the work of junior staff, interacting with clients and prospective counterparties. Input towards and review client deliverables, such as the preparation of pitch documents, client marketing materials, analysis of financial information and process update documents. Contribute to winning new work by supporting senior team members to identify and navigate new opportunities, deliver client pitches and proactively follow-up on leads. Work closely with other advisors (such as lawyers, due diligence providers, etc.) to review deal documents including providing commercial input on transaction terms. Provide commercial advice to our clients and assist them in negotiating transactions – often in time-sensitive, and value-critical circumstances. Guide, supervise, and develop junior team members, providing in-the-moment coaching and training to supplement their formal development. Required skills and experience Significant prior deals experience in M&A and/or greenfield finance or related areas (e.g. valuation and restructuring) Proven experience in project management of deals, with a track record of coaching and developing junior colleagues Substantial prior experience in the infrastructure and/or energy industry Strong communication and presentation skills, including with senior audiences Ability to lead teams that can work independently while balancing multiple priorities and delivering consistently high-quality outputs Ability to undertake and review complex financial modelling Strong financial and analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings from prior analysis in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner Commercial awareness to understand client requirements, assess key deal parameters and articulate them in actionable form to relevant stakeholders, and manage transaction and engagement risks.