Manager Operational Due Diligence and Value Creation

Job Description & Summary

As a manager you will be part of our Deals advisory team and gain access to top notch Private Equity (PE) and corporate clients and a worldwide network. We offer you a challenging job in a vibrant, diverse and international team in the most successful deals practice in the Netherlands.

This is what you'll do

The Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team is part of PwC's Deals practice and we support corporate and private equity firms to identify, quantify and deliver full deal value, with greater speed, insight and confidence.

As a Manager, you have responsibility for leading and delivering in the pre- and post-deal phase to quickly assess operational value opportunities and issues. Our approach is rooted in data analytics in combination with practical experience of what works in particular sectors. Our key services are:

• Operational due diligence - identify key opportunities and investment risks in operations
• Carve-out due diligence - maximizing return from divestment
• Pre-deal value creation support - identify, prioritise and quantify key upside opportunities and develop a plan to implement

Typical Operational Due Diligence and Value Creation projects start early in the deal cycle, delivering concrete operational upsides to the buyer models impacting the deal offer directly. You will work in an experienced advisory team, have frequent challenging client discussions and grow in an environment where coaching and personal development are crucial values.

In your daily work, you will be involved in deals projects with focus on:

• Operational gaps identification with leading businesses and providing recommendations to drive value creation;
• Development of implementation plans and identification of savings leveraging a driver-based Approach and industry benchmarking data;
• Drive transformation initiatives with a focus on (short and long term) value realization;
• Coaching and leading other junior/senior colleagues;
• Client relationship at executive and operational level throughout the various phases of the project.

You'll recognize yourself in this

You are an experienced professional with affinity in (deals) consulting or in the area of operational performance improvement. You are ready for the next step and want to work on the cutting edge of operations and finance within a dynamic deal's environment.

Your key characteristics:

• You have at least 6 years relevant experience
• You have a university degree in business administration, science, engineering or related discipline
• You are a team player with experience in consulting and/or operational performance improvement programs, preferably in corporate M&A teams, COO support roles or specialized operation consulting
• You have understanding of one or more core operational functions (e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, Working Capital, Procurement, Sales)
• You are analytical and are comfortable with financial information
• You have the ability to understand, lead and motivate people, deliver high quality advice
• You are commercially minded and have excellent social skills
• You have good written and spoken English skills, Dutch language skills highly appreciated

What We Offer

With us, you'll have the chance to be yourself, perform at your best in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. We offer you, among other things:

• A competitive salary based on your experience, an annual bonus (depending on results and personal development), and the opportunity to grow;
• A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are central;
• A wide range of tailored training via our AI-based Growth Center, linked to skills and goals and focused on professional growth and leadership development;
• Choose the mobility option that suits you best: an electric lease car or a mobility allowance for your business travel costs, plus access to various mobility providers via one convenient app;
• 32 vacation days and the option to purchase additional days;
• At PwC, your well-being is our priority. That's why we offer a personal well-being budget to help you grow in physical and mental health, as well as access to the well-being platform OpenUp;
• You'll work on challenging and meaningful client projects, use cutting-edge technology such as AI-tools, learn from the best, and receive support through coaching. Together, we work as an inclusive team to make a real impact;
• A fully equipped home office and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs;
• YoungPwC: You'll have the chance to network and exchange knowledge. The experience and tips from colleagues will greatly benefit you as a young PwC professional and help you achieve your ambitions;
• Possibility to participate in projects of communities such as I&D, art initiatives, Giving Back etc;
• Fun extras such as various informal company and team activities.

Getting started at PwC

Are you interested, do you recognize yourself in our purpose and values and do you fit in with the profile? Then upload the following documents via the button below:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

We will be in touch within two weeks to report on your application's progress. Do you still have questions in the meantime? Then contact Taoufik El Hassani, our recruiter via