Deals & Strategy Transaction Services Senior Associate

About the role

PwC Greece's Deals & Strategy Transaction Services team supports M&A transactions alongside senior members of clients' teams, covering financial and business due diligence, share purchase agreement advice, completion account reviews and special-purpose assignments such as deal analytics. The firm is looking for ambitious, self-driven professionals at Senior Associate level to join this team in Athens.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyse business, financial and other information (financial statements, industry reports, teasers, information memoranda, VDD/VA reports) and key business drivers
• Use data analysis tools (Alteryx, Power Query / Power Pivot, Power BI, AI tools) to prepare quantitative and financial analyses identifying risks and upside
• Work with cross-functional teams and take part in cross-border projects and training programmes
• Interview client and target management to understand how businesses operate and how transactions affect valuation
• Include findings in executive reports presented to clients and carry out targeted market research
• Contribute to marketing materials, proposals, presentations and pitch books
• Mentor less experienced colleagues

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in statutory audit, agreed-upon procedures, financial planning and analysis, management reporting or accounting
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from a top-tier Greek or international university in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Mathematics, Engineering, Management Science & Technology, Business Administration or a related field
• Excellent written and spoken English and Greek
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, proactive problem-solving and commitment to quality work and client relationships
• Willingness to study for a professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CFA)

Required skills

• Understanding of IFRS and Greek GAAP, consolidations, accounts closing and budgeting and business plan review
• Experience in transaction services (buy/sell-side due diligence, SPA advice, completion accounts) is an asset
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, Alteryx or other programming languages is highly regarded

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Local and global career opportunities
• Continuous learning and professional certifications
• Extra leave days and wellness initiatives