Corporate Finance – Director – Retail and Consumer

Be a part of The New Equation.

Your Team

A career in our Mergers and Acquisitions practice, within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we're a part of helping some of the world's leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.

Zürich

by agreement

100%

Advisory

ID: 552756WD

Your Impact

Responsible for leading and executing M&A engagements within the retail and consumer sector. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing insightful analysis, strategic recommendations, and leading negotiations to ensure the successful completion of transactions.
Spearheading end-to-end M&A engagements, including target identification, coordination of due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and integration planning.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including legal, tax, and financial experts, to deliver comprehensive advisory solutions to clients.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in the retail and consumer industry.
Analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry developments to identify potential opportunities and risks for clients.
Leading client presentations and preparing compelling reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
Mentoring and guiding junior team members, contributing to their professional development.

Your Skill Set

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA, PhD, etc.) is a plus.
Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in M&A advisory within the retail and consumer industry and proven track record of successfully executing M&A deals and providing strategic guidance to clients.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, coupled with a deep understanding of industry-specific dynamics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to engage with and have an impact on clients and internal stakeholders.
Leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate teams while fostering a collaborative work environment.
A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, German is a plus.

Your Benefits

Hybrid Flexible Working Model Our work model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority. This approach allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.

Learn and Grow Our learning and development approach helps you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career, not just at PwC. We offer a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement and gain new skills to achieve your professional goals. You’ll build confidence, enhance your job performance, and take your career to the next level.

Sustainable Performance PwC is committed to creating an environment of sustainable performance. We therefore offer a range of resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.

Vacation and Leave From maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to vacation and paid leave, we know it’s essential to take time away from work. At PwC, you can enjoy a variety of leave options to recharge, relax, or achieve personal milestones.

Volunteering Are you passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, because so are we at PwC. We encourage you to participate in volunteer work by offering paid time off for volunteering activities. Our Corporate Sustainability programmes help you find purpose and fulfilment while working with us.

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Your Contact

Gosia Wiendlocha-Lautliev

Recruitment Team

Any questions? We are happy to help.

Tel. +41 58 792 21 57

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Your Contact

Gosia Wiendlocha-Lautliev
Recruitment Team
+41 58 792 21 57

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