Finance Advisory – Manager at PwC Nigeria

Company: PwC Nigeria
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Title: Finance Advisory – Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Management Level: Manager
Experience: Minimum of 7 years
Travel Requirement: Up to 20%
Work Visa Sponsorship: No

About PwC Nigeria

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to businesses, governments and organisations across diverse industries. PwC Nigeria is part of the PwC network in Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering innovative solutions that help clients solve complex business challenges, improve performance and achieve sustainable growth.

With a strong focus on quality, integrity and technology-driven innovation, PwC works with organisations across financial services, energy, telecommunications, consumer markets, the public sector and other key industries. The firm also provides employees with opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development and career advancement in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Job Summary

PwC is seeking an experienced Finance Advisory – Manager to support the growth of its Finance and Accounting Advisory practice. The successful candidate will lead finance transformation and accounting advisory engagements, develop business opportunities, manage client relationships and deliver high-quality advisory services to banks and major financial institutions.

The role requires a commercially minded professional who can engage senior stakeholders, identify growth opportunities and leverage modern finance technologies, data analytics and AI-enabled solutions to improve client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Market Growth

• Identify, qualify and pursue advisory opportunities across banks, development finance institutions, insurers, asset managers, fintechs and other financial institutions.
• Develop account plans, sector strategies and business development initiatives aligned with client priorities.
• Lead proposal preparation, client presentations, commercial modelling and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior finance, strategy, treasury, risk and executive stakeholders.
• Translate market, regulatory and technology trends into valuable advisory propositions and thought leadership.

Engagement Leadership and Delivery

• Manage Finance and Accounting Advisory engagements from planning through execution.
• Lead projects involving finance transformation, revenue and cost optimisation, financial reporting, treasury, funding and performance management.
• Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget and to PwC quality standards.
• Manage project resources, profitability, billing and client satisfaction.
• Supervise, coach and review the work of engagement teams.

Finance, Strategy and Transformation Advisory

• Support clients in developing finance and business strategies.
• Assess finance functions and recommend improvements across people, processes, systems, governance and controls.
• Design finance operating models and support implementation.
• Advise clients on financial planning, funding structures, capital allocation and investment decisions.
• Support financial institutions on regulatory, capital, liquidity and reporting requirements.

Technology, Data and AI

• Apply finance technology, automation and data analytics to improve advisory services.
• Help clients evaluate finance and accounting systems.
• Use data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Promote responsible and ethical use of AI-enabled tools.
• Stay informed on developments in digital finance and financial technology.

Practice Development and Leadership

• Contribute to business planning and practice growth initiatives.
• Develop relationships with regulators, industry associations and strategic partners.
• Mentor junior professionals and support capability development.
• Foster collaboration and maintain PwC’s high-performance culture.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or an equivalent certification.
• An MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, treasury, corporate finance, banking, strategy or advisory services.
• At least 2 years in a managerial or engagement leadership role.
• Experience working with banks or major financial institutions.
• Strong background in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience in finance transformation, accounting standards, financial reporting or systems implementation.
• Practical knowledge of data analytics, automation and AI-enabled finance tools is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial and business development skills.
• Good understanding of banking and financial services.
• Strong accounting, IFRS, corporate finance and financial modelling expertise.
• Strategic planning and performance management capabilities.
• Understanding of finance technology, analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong report writing, presentation and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable engaging C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative team player with mentoring abilities.
• Adaptable, innovative and committed to continuous learning.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements and business development activities.

Benefits of Working at PwC

• Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
• Exposure to high-profile clients across multiple industries.
• Continuous professional development and global learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent career growth and leadership opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official PwC careers portal below:

Application Link: https://pwc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Global_Experienced_Careers/job/Lagos/Finance-Advisory—Manager_745739WD

Application Closing Date: 3 August 2026

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