Senior Manager – Operational Due Diligence and Value Creation

PwC

. Lead multiple pre-deal engagements in parallel, owning scope, approach, quality and delivery .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep financial acumen and expertise in operational domains such as Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement, while effectively leading multiple engagements and nurturing client relationships throughout the deal process.

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End-To-End Transaction ExperienceFinancial AnalysisOperational Performance ImprovementClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBusiness Plan AssessmentEBITDA NormalizationCash ConversionWorking Capital ManagementCapex ManagementOperational Domain ExpertiseEngagement ManagementDeal AdvisoryCorporate M&A

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationCritical ThinkingCollaborationAnalytical Skills

Industry Keywords

Deals AdvisoryCorporate DevelopmentAcquisitionsCarve-OutsIntegrationsMarket NetworkEngagement TeamsOperational FunctionsClient NeedsScope Extensions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple pre-deal engagements in parallel, owning scope, approach, quality and delivery
Act as the client's main point of contact throughout projects
Translate complex operational and financial analysis into clear answers for deal teams, CFOs and investment professionals
Work closely with Partners and Directors and incorporate their input
Provide functional expertise across Finance, Supply Chain, Working Capital, Procurement, Manufacturing or Commercial
Critically review team work, challenge assumptions and test model logic
Ensure conclusions are defensible
Identify scope extensions, follow-on work and additional client needs
Build and nurture a market network to stay close to deal flow
Identify and convert opportunities into new engagements
Coach and develop Associates, Senior Associates and Managers
Raise the analytical standard of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of relevant experience across deals advisory, operational performance improvement, corporate M&A or a senior operations role
End-to-end transaction experience as an advisor, in corporate M&A or corporate development, or in industry through acquisitions, carve-outs and integrations
Deep financial acumen, including financial analysis, business plan assessment, normalisation, EBITDA, cash conversion, working capital and capex
Genuine expertise in at least one core operational domain: Finance, Supply Chain, Working Capital, Procurement, Manufacturing or Commercial
Breadth to run engagements spanning multiple operational functions
Proven record of leading several engagement teams simultaneously
Proven ability to own client relationships from scoping through final deliverable
University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline
Excellent written and spoken English
Dutch language skills highly appreciated

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary based on experience
Annual bonus depending on results and personal development
Opportunity to grow
Motivating work environment with collaboration and recognition
Tailored training via AI-based Growth Center
Electric lease car or mobility allowance for business travel costs
Access to various mobility providers via one convenient app
32 vacation days and option to purchase additional days
Personal well-being budget
Access to OpenUp well-being platform
Challenging and meaningful client projects
Cutting-edge technology such as AI tools
Coaching and professional support
Flexible hybrid working where possible
Monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs
YoungPwC networking and knowledge exchange opportunities
Possibility to participate in I&D, art initiatives, Giving Back and other community projects
Informal company and team activities