Value Creation Analytics Leader

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of

As a Deal and Value Creation Analytics leader, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Leading high profile analytics projects showcasing the drivers and equity story of a business either to management or to bidders to increase deal confidence.
2. Lead analytics projects to arm management with data driven insights to enable fact-based decision making and drive value within the business.
3. Bringing structure and clarity to complex problems and business scenarios within tight deadlines.
4. Using your technical know-how and translating this for our non-technical stakeholders to support robust, evidence-based decisions.
5. Reviewing & creating reports and presentations and translating our findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
6. Having experience and a passion for coaching, mentoring and upskilling within the team in current and new techniques.
7. Working with our Global Data Analytics community to further enhance our analytics proposition.
8. Building and developing strong relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
9. Leading on business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing client.

Most importantly, we need you to become a business partner and strategic advisor to our clients, translating and communicating your analysis to help answer the critical commercial questions.

Experiences and skills

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree would be an added asset.
2. Relevant years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Science, or Business Analytics, ideally within management consulting, Corporate Development, or M&A (e.g., Private Equity). Exposure to financial fundamentals and financial modeling is essential.
3. Technical Proficiency:
   1. Strong skills in data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.
   2. Proficiency with statistical software like Python and R.
   3. Solid experience with SQL and data manipulation using Power Query, Excel, Python/R.
   4. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and modern data architectures.
   5. Experience with PySpark and Databricks is an advantage.
4. Business Acumen:
   1. Proven track record of using data to drive business decisions and value creation.
   2. Experience in partnering with high-profile clients across multiple levels, with expertise in business development, client pitches, and relationship building.
   3. Completion of relevant professional designations/degree (i.e. CPA, CFA, MBA, MMA) preferred.
5. Exceptional leadership and people management abilities, fostering a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
6. Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex data and insights to executive teams, sales leaders, and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office is paramount.
8. Demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard.
9. Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% within Canada and internationally.

Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.