Position: Head of Corporate Finance
Location: Pretoria
Are you outgoing with a sales mindset and corporate finance experience? Have you raised capital for private equity or been involved in capital raises? Do you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify opportunities for capital raising, acquisitions, and business growth? Are you passionate about financial modelling and creating accurate presentations? Do you excel at negotiation and enjoy engaging with investors and clients? If so, we want to hear from you!
WE’RE HIRING!
Our mission is to unleash our team's potential. We value diversity and inclusion, and we invite you to join us as a Corporate Finance Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in raising both local and international capital within our private equity and client-focused arms.
Who are we? We are a dynamic group of companies across various industries, striving to be market leaders. Our fast-paced environment is challenging and engaging, offering opportunities to grow and succeed while having fun.
What can we offer?
- Access to a state-of-the-art tech campus with an on-site gym.
- Two on-site restaurants offering diverse cuisine and fresh coffee.
Who is a good fit?
We seek a detail-oriented specialist with strong skills in financial projections and modelling. You should understand the negotiation process and how it relates to increasing business capital. Excellent communication skills are essential for clear presentations and pitch decks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and targeting global investors for direct or private equity investments.
- Preparing investment proposals and research reports.
- Benchmarking company performance against industry peers.
- Creating financial and cash flow models.
- Developing financial forecasts to aid business planning.
- Conducting valuations for transactions and investments.
- Collaborating with senior management on client projects.
- Preparing reports, pitch decks, and performance analyses.
- Raising capital from institutional investors worldwide.
- Engaging with stakeholders, including brokers, management, and investors.
- Identifying potential investors and acquisition targets.
- Negotiating deals and executing financial due diligence.
- Providing accurate financial information to the executive team.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
- Managing internal controls and investment risks.
- Building stakeholder relationships.
Required skills and attributes:
- Self-confidence, discipline, and trustworthiness.
- Goal-oriented motivation and organizational skills.
- Strong mathematical ability and systematic work approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven success and passion for financial services.
Minimum qualifications:
- BCom / CFA / BSc in Investment Management or similar.
- At least 5 years of corporate finance experience in financial services.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Experience in achieving financial goals and securing investors.
- At least 3 years in financial valuations, modelling, and equity analysis.
