Manager - Capital Projects & Infrastructure - Commercial & Financial Diagnostics at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Location: Lagos
Reference Number: 125-NIG00066

CP&I Team
The PwC West Africa Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) Advisory practice is extremely active in the marketplace and is looking to expand its execution team with leaders and experienced managers.
The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices.

The Role
Broad experience with / understanding of commercial and financial diagnostics of projects and companies.

Key Responsibilities

•     Structure, coordinate and execute CP&I engagements including but not limited to:

1.         ­Commercial and financial due diligence for projects and companies
2.         ­Optimizing project / asset performance i.e. diagnostics and operational improvement assessments
3.         ­Project and programme assurance including risk analysis and budget monitoring
4.         ­Internal value engineering and review of control framework
5.         ­Business model validation / review to operationalize delivered asset
6.         ­Procurement, contracting, and negotiation support

•     Drive process efficiency and effectiveness on client projects
•     Support implementation of business processes and set up of fit-for-purpose finance function
•     Drive preparation of project dashboard and other client-ready deliverables (status reports, diagnostics reports etc)
•     Assembling / drafting of deliverables in CP&I executions
•     Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
•     Develop and manage CP&I solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
•     Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential opportunities etc.
•     Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I origination and execution processes

Professional Background / Qualities

•     6 years relevant work experience
•     You must have a track record of advising on projects (e.g. commercial / operational reviews)

­Experience in financial analysis and commercial due diligence - Audit experience is significantly advantageous

•     Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business or related field
•     Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field is a plus
•     Systems thinking, process efficiency or continuous improvement experience highly desired
•     Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
•     Good report writing skills
•     Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
•     Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
•     Solid supervisory and team development skills