Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
PwC Spain, an accounting and consulting company, is recruiting 1,300 professionals by the end of 2025, comprising approximately 500 experienced hires and 800 recent graduates. Although slightly lower than the record 1,500 new hires in previous years, the firm continues to position itself as one of the country’s leading employers. New recruits have joined all core business lines, including Audit (604), Consulting (343), Legal and Tax (226), and Transactions (164), with 52% based in Madrid, 11% in Barcelona, and 37% across 17 other regional offices.
The firm is targeting candidates who combine strong technical skills with business insight, particularly in high-demand areas such as risk management, sustainability, cybersecurity, digital transformation, generative AI, cloud, automation, and data analytics. Notably, 20% of recruits have STEM backgrounds, while 80% come from business disciplines. PwC also promotes continuous professional development through its Work Academy, a pioneering initiative offering university-accredited diplomas and a master's degree across 22 specialist areas, reflecting its commitment to talent and innovation.
PWC Spain did experience two previous business expansion events in 2021 PWC Spain 2021-ESand 2023PWC Spain 2023-ES, with the creation of 1400 and 240 new jobs
Eurofound (2025), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Spain, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 203516, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203516.
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