Strategy& Deals Private Equity Value Creation - Working Capital Sr. Associate
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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. Clients navigate complex transactions with our help to maximise value and achieve their business objectives. Those in deal strategy focus on analysing market trends, assessing business opportunities, and developing strategic frameworks that guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. By helping clients identify potential risks and opportunities, we specialise in developing strategies that maximise value and optimise outcomes in the deal‑making process.
Focused on relationships, you build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, deliver quality, and thrive in ambiguity by asking questions and turning uncertainty into growth opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self‑awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity As part of the Deals team you help improve financial performance and process effectiveness through working capital optimisation. In the Senior Associate role you analyse complex problems, mentor others, and maintain elevated standards while building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You work with a specialised team to provide data analysis, strategic insights and process improvement support throughout transactions with Private Equity and Corporate clients.
Responsibilities
Enhance financial performance through strategic working capital optimisation.
Provide insightful data analysis and support for process improvements.
Collaborate with Private Equity and Corporate clients during transaction phases.
Mentor and guide junior team members to uphold standards.
Build and nurture client relationships.
Develop a thorough understanding of the business landscape.
Utilise critical thinking to address complex challenges.
Contribute to the team's strategic goals and objectives.
What You Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Computer and Information Science.
3 years of relevant experience.
What Sets You Apart
Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management preferred.
Other related fields of study may be considered.
Experience advising clients on enhancing working capital.
Conducting thorough financial analysis and diagnostics.
Developing what‑if scenarios/models for performance impacts.
Implementing improvement programs within Order to Cash.
Supporting due diligence processes for working capital.
Monitoring industry trends affecting working capital management.
Working with financial modelling and data analysis tools.
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 – $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal‑opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry‑level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H‑1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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Focused on relationships, you build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, deliver quality, and thrive in ambiguity by asking questions and turning uncertainty into growth opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self‑awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity As part of the Deals team you help improve financial performance and process effectiveness through working capital optimisation. In the Senior Associate role you analyse complex problems, mentor others, and maintain elevated standards while building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You work with a specialised team to provide data analysis, strategic insights and process improvement support throughout transactions with Private Equity and Corporate clients.
Responsibilities
Enhance financial performance through strategic working capital optimisation.
Provide insightful data analysis and support for process improvements.
Collaborate with Private Equity and Corporate clients during transaction phases.
Mentor and guide junior team members to uphold standards.
Build and nurture client relationships.
Develop a thorough understanding of the business landscape.
Utilise critical thinking to address complex challenges.
Contribute to the team's strategic goals and objectives.
What You Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Computer and Information Science.
3 years of relevant experience.
What Sets You Apart
Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management preferred.
Other related fields of study may be considered.
Experience advising clients on enhancing working capital.
Conducting thorough financial analysis and diagnostics.
Developing what‑if scenarios/models for performance impacts.
Implementing improvement programs within Order to Cash.
Supporting due diligence processes for working capital.
Monitoring industry trends affecting working capital management.
Working with financial modelling and data analysis tools.
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 – $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal‑opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry‑level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H‑1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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