Senior Manager, Deals at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com.

In Africa we’re the largest provider of professional services with close to 450 partners and over 8,500 people in 32 countries. This means that we’re able to provide our clients with seamless and consistent service, wherever they’re located on the continent. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of African operating environments enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes to offer tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions for every business challenge. Realising the appeal of the continent as an investment destination, our dedicated Africa Desk provides assistance to organisations looking to expand their presence in Africa.

We’re one of the leading professional services firms in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 700 staff and 22 resident partners. We are committed to serving as a force for integrity, good sense and wise solutions to the problems facing businesses and the capital markets. We are guided by one promise – to do what is right, be it with our people, clients, community, or environment.

Our clients range from the biggest, most complex global establishments to smaller, newer businesses both privately owned and those in the public domain. Our Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Deals, and Tax services meet the needs and requirements of each client, irrespective of size or location.Job Description & Summary

As a Senior Manager in our Deals team, you’ll lead complex, high-impact transactions that shape the future of our clients’ businesses.
From mergers and acquisitions to divestitures and strategic capital deployments, you’ll be at the forefront of driving value through smart deal-making.
This role places you in a strategic leadership position—guiding multidisciplinary teams, overseeing due diligence and valuation processes, and engaging directly with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
With your deep financial expertise and commercial acumen, you’ll advise clients across industries as they navigate critical investment decisions, mitigate risks, and unlock opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of deals including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and strategic partnerships.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that drive value and reduce risk.
Supervise financial, operational, and commercial due diligence processes, including valuation modeling and synergy assessments.
Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams—fostering a high-performance culture and guiding career growth for junior staff.
Collaborate closely with legal, tax, and compliance experts to ensure seamless and compliant transaction execution.
Build and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to practice growth through thought leadership and innovation.
Ensure delivery excellence while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality protocols.
Stay on top of market trends, industry dynamics, and competitor activity to inform deal strategy and client engagement.
Support the Deals Strategy team, focusing on M&A strategy, commercial due diligence (CDD) and other strategic areas.
Lead high-impact consulting projects in a timely manner for key industry players and build and sustain trusted internal and external relationships.
Manage and deliver deal-related strategy consulting projects, predominantly in commercial and occasionally in operational functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline
Minimum of 10–12 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, transaction advisory, or deal consulting

Others:

Experience in transaction advisory services, corporate finance, valuation and financial modeling, M&A advisory, Infrastructure or project finance, investment banking
Relevant certifications such as ACA or ACCA or CFA. is required
Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), and financial modeling