Manager Commercial Due Diligence and Value Creation

Join us as a Manager* CDD and Value creation to Shape the Future of the Strategy& Deals practice – Position within several sub-verticals possible (Energy, technology, retail, manufacturing, etc.) 

* This role offers entry at either Senior Associate or Manager level, with placement determined by your experience and industry background.

Are you ready to work at the centre of high-stakes transactions, growth choices and value-creation agendas? We are looking for a Manager CDD and Value Creation to join our Strategy& Deals team in Amsterdam. As part of Strategy&, PwC's global strategy consulting business, you will help private equity investors, corporates and entrepreneurs answer their most critical strategic questions – from commercial due diligence and investment thesis development to growth strategy and post-deal value creation, translating rigorous analysis into board-level decisions. 

What makes this opportunity unique: 

• Ring-fenced CDD and value creation team: Build a dedicated capability around commercial due diligence, deal strategy and growth strategy, with a clear proposition for investors and corporate M&A teams. 

• End-to-end deal exposure: Work across the investment lifecycle: market scans, outside-in assessments, buy-side and vendor CDD, business plan reviews, synergy and value-creation plans, and strategic post-deal support. 

• Senior client impact: Partner with private equity and infrastructure teams, portfolio-company management, corporates, entrepreneurs, and Strategy& and PwC specialists to shape investment decisions. 

• Entrepreneurial practice building: Help us grow a distinctive Strategy& Deals platform (already 35+ people and 4 partners) in the Netherlands by developing propositions, sector insights, client relationships and high-performing teams. 

We are looking for a sharp strategy professional who combines hypothesis-led problem solving with the energy to build the practice further. You will be part of a growing, international team where speed, judgement, teamwork and client impact matter every day. 

What you will do 

We are looking for experienced strategy consultants, deal-strategy professionals and corporate strategy/M&A talent to join at Manager level. In this role you will: 

• Lead commercial due diligence and deal-strategy engagements, including market sizing and growth forecasting, competitive positioning, customer and channel analysis, business model assessment and investment thesis testing. 

• Translate deal questions into focused workplans, steer primary and secondary research, build robust analytical fact bases and develop clear recommendations for investment committees and senior executives. 

• Collaborate with colleagues, provide coaching and manage workstreams, often working with experts from across the PwC network in the Netherlands and internationally to help clients close the gap from strategy to execution. 

• Contribute to business development, proposals, thought leadership and external visibility while building your own professional brand and network in the investor and corporate M&A community. 

What we look for in a candidate 

• A background in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, deal advisory, transaction services, private equity, corporate strategy, M&A or a closely related field. 

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, for example at a leading strategy consultancy, Big Four deal advisory practice, investment firm, corporate strategy/M&A department, or a combination. 

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, comfortable with quantitative and qualitative problem solving; able to write crisply, build compelling storylines and present clearly to senior stakeholders. 

• Experience in project and team management: structuring work packages, motivating team members, managing tight timelines and aligning expectations with internal and external clients. 

• A team player with a healthy dose of humour, able to create momentum in fast-paced transaction settings. 

• An emerging network of investors, corporates, founders, advisors or sector experts that you are motivated to develop further with us. 

• Advantages: proven CDD experience, sector expertise in industrial products, business services, technology, energy, healthcare or consumer markets, and familiarity with PE deal processes, value-creation planning or vendor due diligence. 

What’s in it for you 

Strategy& is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where you can thrive. We offer: 

• A high-impact platform at the intersection of strategy consulting and deals, with direct exposure to senior clients and investment decisions. 

• Comprehensive training, apprenticeship, mentorship and professional development across Strategy& and the broader PwC network. 

• A highly competitive compensation package with extensive benefits, including a lease car or mobility budget and a well-being budget. 

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, while recognising that transaction work sometimes requires intense team collaboration. 

• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility, diversity initiatives, innovation projects and international Strategy& communities. 

Who we are 

Strategy& is a global strategy consulting business uniquely positioned to help deliver your best future – built on differentiation from the inside out and tailored exactly to you. As part of PwC, we combine foresight, sector knowledge, transaction expertise, technology and scale to help clients create more transformative strategies from day one. 

Within our Strategy& Deals platform – one of the fastest-growing, ring-fenced teams (35+ professionals, 4 partners) – you will operate at the intersection of deals and industry, translating sector-specific expertise into actionable insights that guide investor decisions. 

To support clients across the full deal lifecycle, our teams are organised by industry: Energy and Infrastructure, Technology (Software & IT Services), Manufacturing, Retail & Sport, and Business Services. This ensures deep sector expertise for clients while enabling our people to build focused, long-term careers in industries they are passionate about. You can start as a generalist or within a specific vertical – please indicate your preference in the process. 

Application Process 

Ready to make a meaningful impact in Strategy& Deals? Apply by submitting your CV, academic transcripts and a short cover letter explaining why you are excited about commercial due diligence, deal strategy and Strategy&. 

• You will receive an immediate confirmation of your application. 

• A potential follow-up call will take place within two weeks to discuss your application and motivation. 

• Based on the outcome, we will schedule interviews with members of the Strategy& Deals team. 

A reference call to your current or former employer may be part of our application process. This helps us gain a deeper understanding of your professional background and ensures that we find the best fit for both you and our team.