Michael Bauer

In my current role as a Consultant in PwC's Financial Services team, I focus on delivering financial analysis, client advisory services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. I have been instrumental in structuring mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic insights, and developing innovative solutions for complex client challenges. This role has enhanced my ability to work collaboratively in dynamic environments, ensuring that client goals are met with precision and efficiency.

• Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
• Worked with clients and finance companies to find optimal solutions for financing.

During this internship, I developed detailed financial models to support decision-making processes for large infrastructure and real estate projects. My responsibilities included managing client relationships with professionalism, conducting comprehensive market research, and contributing to the preparation of impactful client presentations. This role provided me with a strong foundation in project evaluation and an in-depth understanding of the infrastructure and real estate sectors.

• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

As a Bar and Restaurant Manager, I oversaw daily operations, led and trained a team of staff, and ensured consistent delivery of exceptional customer service. I developed systems to streamline service quality, catered to diverse customer needs, and managed high-pressure situations effectively, which strengthened my leadership and operational management skills.

• Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining professionalism and preserving long-term guest relations.
• Managed inventory control processes for reduced waste and optimized profit margins.
• Established strong relationships with vendors for better pricing, timely deliveries, and improved product selection.

During my tenure at Allen Partners, I conducted meticulous M&A due diligence, analyzed market trends, and supported the preparation of detailed financial reports. My role required a high level of attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities to identify opportunities and risks, contributing to the firm's strategic investment decisions.

• Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
• Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.