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• Must have completed the SDP and hold Approved Executive status no exceptions.
• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Law.
• Solid understanding of JSE listings requirements and capital markets.
• A flair for relationship-building with clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Sharp analytical skills, top-tier attention to detail, and killer communication chops.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (PowerPoint wizardry is a plus!).
• Thrive under pressure and balance multiple projects without breaking a sweat.

• Work on high-profile corporate finance transactions that shape South Africas capital markets.
• Join a small, dynamic team where your voice matters and your expertise shines.
• Sharpen your skills in a fast-paced environment thats big on collaboration and innovation.

Corporate Finance Manager
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Corporate Finance Leadership

Drive strategy. Shape the numbers.
We’re seeking a commercially astute Corporate Finance Manager to lead strategic financial planning, manage capital structure, and support M&A activities. If you excel in financial modelling, valuation, and complex deal execution, this role offers a platform to make a measurable impact at the highest level.

About the Role
You’ll partner with senior leadership to deliver fit-for-purpose financial models, evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, optimise the balance sheet, and manage capital to maximise shareholder value. You’ll play a key role in due diligence, post-merger integration, and strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement robust financial models for analysis, valuations, and risk management

• Advise on M&A, divestiture initiatives, and financial due diligence

• Partner with leadership to optimise capital structure and working capital

• Prepare business valuations and coordinate due diligence with internal and external stakeholders

• Lead post-merger integration to ensure smooth transitions and strategic alignment

• Influence hedging strategy, review treasury policies, and draft corporate finance policies

• Analyse competitors and produce strategic reports for leadership and investors

What You Bring

• CA(SA) or CFA qualification (essential)

• 5–7 years’ experience in corporate finance, with strong M&A expertise

• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis metrics (ROI, NPV, IRR, DCF)

• Proven experience in the insurance sector (advantageous)

• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills

• Ability to work with complexity, deliver under pressure, and influence decision-making

What Success Looks Like
A competitive, agile financial structure that drives shareholder value, supports strategic growth, and strengthens organisational resilience.

Overview

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Client Summary: Our client is a leading player in the FMCG sector, committed to driving financial excellence and strategic growth. They are known for their innovative approach and dedication to fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is integral to the company's financial strategy and future success.

Job Description: Ignite your career with an exceptional opportunity to shape the financial future of a prominent organization. As our Corporate Finance Manager, you will be at the forefront of strategic financial planning, analysis, and capital management. This role offers a unique platform to engage in high-impact mergers and acquisitions, drive balance sheet optimization, and contribute to key financial decisions that influence the broader business landscape. You'll have the chance to partner with senior leadership, develop sophisticated financial models, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

• Lead the development and implementation of robust financial models for analysis, valuations, and risk management.
• Provide expert advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financial due diligence processes.
• Drive balance sheet optimization through strategic asset management, liability control, and working capital efficiency.
• Partner with key departments (e.g., Supply Chain & Logistics, IT) to support financial objectives.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders for M&A activities.
• Prepare and present financial information and strategic recommendations to investment committees.
• Oversee post-merger integration processes to ensure successful transitions and achievement of strategic goals.
• Monitor the performance of acquired entities and recommend/implement improvement strategies.
• Draft and review corporate finance policies and treasury procedures.
• Influence the group's hedging strategy and participate in various finance initiatives.
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance corporate finance compliance.
• Support the evaluation of the company's capital structure and optimal gearing.
• Provide technical support for share scheme valuations (IFRS 2) and year-end reporting.
• Analyze and propose leverage strategies to maximize shareholder value, determining optimal debt/equity financing.
• Support investor relations through competitor analysis, benchmarking, and market-facing report creation.

Must-Haves:

• Strong commercial experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Corporate Finance.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Corporate Finance roles.
• Proven ability in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to align financial objectives with organizational goals.
• Strong financial and commercial competency, including interpreting financial statements and using M&A and financial analysis metrics (ROI, NPV, IRR, DCF).
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed structures.
• Proven ability to work with complexity and maintain accuracy.

Nice-to-Haves:

• In-depth understanding of the Insurance industry.
• Experience with the management of broker relationships.
• A pragmatic, collaborative leadership style focused on solution-finding and continuous improvement.

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Join our client's dynamic team to work on IFRS 17 projects, drafting financial statements, and more.

Requirements:

• Qualified CA (SA) or CFA Charterholder
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience in Financial Services or Assurance

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Candidates with interest in Merger and Acquisitions - interested in a career change - Corporate Finance Transaction Leader (M&A). There are junior and more senior position available depending on experience.

Benchmark International – Bedfordview Johannesburg (Full time office based).

Due to further expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established organisation and become an integral member of our Transactions Teams in Gauteng.

We are seeking a driven, motivated business professional, based in Johannesburg, to become part of our ever growing Transactions Team.

The role is client-facing, involves negotiating and communicating to senior levels, both internal and external, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work quickly and efficiently.

You will be educated to degree level, and relevant corporate finance experience gained in an accountancy firm, a corporate finance boutique or a business brokerage is advantageous although not a prerequisite. You will be confident at both advising clients and giving guidance to junior members of staff.

Qualified/Partly qualified ideally with a Finance or Economics degree, or strong accounting knowledge would be advantageous.

Role responsibilities and duties:

· Develop a working knowledge of the project, the client's business and requirements of the vendor

· Set the strategic direction of the project from the outset, including the provision of appropriate and necessary resource to achieve the best results

· Develop a good understanding of the client's financial performance

· Thorough preparation for all meetings and, as appropriate, the facilitation of client/buyer meetings

· Undertake all associated client/buyer follow up after meetings

· Guide parties to explore acceptable and appropriate deal structures

· Generate indicative offers and demonstrate the ability to utilise synergistic benefits of acquisition to leverage value

· Communicate effectively between clients, buyers and other specialist advisors, in particular, relaying all relevant offers and responses to those concerned

· Negotiate an acceptable commercial deal structure position between vendor and purchaser

· Liaise with Transactions Director on progress of negotiations and project developments

· Detailed record keeping and diligent CRM updates following any discussions or meetings with both buyers and sellers

Key Competencies:

· A technical and practical knowledge of M&A transactions is preferred.

· Strong commercial acumen and good negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills

· Highly computer literate; experience of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM's is essential.

· Excellent written & verbal communication skills / manner.

· A creative approach to problem solving

· Good numeracy skills and able to analyse and interpret financial information.

· Excellent telephone skills/ manner and good relationship-building abilities.

· Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.

· Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task, managing several projects at once.

· Strong team work ethic with an ability to motivate and communicate effectively with team members.

What can we offer you?

· The chance to work in an exciting business, rapidly growing in South Africa, Africa as well as Internationally. Quick exposure to high level M&A activity and unparalleled learning curve obtaining extremely valuable experience. Opportunity to progress quickly in a hard working but pleasant environment.

· Real progression opportunities for the right candidate.

· Fun but challenging and driven working environment.

· Competitive salary for the right candidate, so salary level negotiable.

· In-Office role

As a consequence of the overwhelming number of high quality applications we receive we cannot reply to each and every one, should you not receive a response withing 14 days please accept that your application has not been selected for an interview.

Details

Location:

Johannesburg, ZA

Date: 1 Aug 2025

Reference:

To develop financial valuation models to enable clients to make optimal investment decisions and support the team by providing requisite detailed analyses and documentation (PowerPoint presentations; circulars; announcements) for proposals and transactions; thereby assisting the business in revenue generation.

• Assist in growing and developing the corporate finance advisory business, covering capital raising, M&A transactions, public-private partnerships, BEE transactions.

• Analyse and assess potential deal opportunities, including preparing and presenting proposals to potential clients.

• Compile pitchbooks and presentation materials for client and internal meetings.

• Perform valuations using technical tools such as DCF, multiples approach, and capitalization of earnings.

• Build robust financial models to support transaction analysis.

• Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations for client engagements and transaction execution.

• Manage key stakeholders, understanding their objectives and tailoring solutions to meet their needs.

• Develop alternative deal structures and solutions aligned with stakeholder goals.

• Project manage and implement mandates with clients and transactions.

• Prepare transaction documentation and liaise with legal, accounting, and other professional advisors.

• Support the growth of the investment portfolio by identifying and analysing new investment opportunities.

• Mentor and supervise junior team members, contributing to their professional development.

• Highly proficient in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of commercial value drivers.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Prior experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory is advantageous.

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

• 3-5 years experience in a corporate finance environment

• Banking procedures
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Knowledge of the SA Regulatory landscape
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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This well-known consulting house is looking for a Junior Manager in strategic corporate finance.

The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS experience.

• 1 – 4 years experience in the Assurance and/or Financial Services Industry
• Qualified as a CA(SA) or equivalent
• Successfully completed audit articles
• Proficient in financial statement drafting in Excel (non-negotiable) and advantageous if experienced in CaseWare and similar tools
• Experience with IFRS 4 and IFRS 17

Send your CV to (Email Disabled) .

Competitive salary and benefits.

This well-known consulting house is looking for a Junior Manager in strategic corporate finance.

The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS experience.

• 1 – 4 years experience in the Assurance and/or Financial Services Industry
• Qualified as a CA(SA) or equivalent
• Successfully completed audit articles
• Proficient in financial statement drafting in Excel (non-negotiable) and advantageous if experienced in CaseWare and similar tools
• Experience with IFRS 4 and IFRS 17

Send your CV to (Email Disabled)

Competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.