Consultant, Transactions Advisory Services | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting, Inc; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant in Transactions Advisory Services. This role offers the opportunity to work with top multinational corporations, providing crucial financial due diligence services. You will analyze financial performance, manage projects, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative and diverse environment. The company is committed to your professional growth, offering tailored development programs and a supportive culture. If you're ready to tackle significant challenges and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Wellness Initiatives

Flexible Working Arrangements

Community Volunteering Opportunities

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in M&A, transactions, or valuations.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and identify key trends.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare due diligence reports.
• Manage junior staff and ensure quality output.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence

Team Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Consultant, Transactions Advisory Services | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are looking for Senior Consultant level candidates with 2-3 years of relevant work experience to join our South Africa team in Johannesburg. Through formal and informal on the job learning, you will develop the skill set to become a leading advisor providing the best industry advice to our clients.

The main purpose of the role is to provide clients with financial due diligence services which includes buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, vendor assist services and exit readiness reviews. This role will also entail collaborating with team members to deliver quality output to

our clients , actively contributing to business growth, and managing junior staff whilst providing on-the-job coaching.

What You’ll Do

• Analysis and modelling of financial performance (past and future) of an acquisition target including
• Performing financial reviews of target companies’ profitability, liquidity and solvency
• Analyzing and reviewing historical performance against budget and investigating reasons for variations
• The preparation of financial due diligence reports
• Ability to work with large datasets and identify key metrics and trends.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial statements, identifying key trends, and understanding the financial health of businesses.
• Identify key risks and issues in financial performance, quality of earnings, cash flow, and working capital.
• Overall responsibility for delivery of smaller projects (direct with Partner / Director) or responsibility for standalone divisions / sections of FDD on larger projects (this will include buy or sell side, refinancing and equity raising transactions)
• Due diligence team management and co-ordination (including dealing with client, target management, on the job coaching, review of junior work etc.)
• Direct communication with the clients on key issues relating to your sections
• Direct communication and liaisons with M&A bankers and clients on appropriate presentation and business valuation of target opportunities, in line with diligence findings
• Supervision and mentoring of Consultants and taking full responsibility for review of their analysis / sections and being accountable for their output
• Identification of key value drivers, SPA price adjustments, and deal breakers
• Business development including identification and valuation of target opportunities and preparation of pitch documents
• Effective communication with senior members of the team and clients
• Proactive development of internal and external relationships

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of M&A, transactions or valuations experience
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or working towards certification

Preferred Skills:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or working towards certification
• Previous experience at an Audit or Consulting firm
• Strong ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with team members Ability to identify and assess key risks and opportunities in a target company’s financials.
• Experience in managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong written and verbal communication to effectively present findings to clients and team members.
• Skills in quickly identifying issues and formulating effective solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements or timelines.
• Excel: Advanced use of spreadsheets for financial analysis and modeling.
• PowerPoint: Proficiency in creating presentations for clients.

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Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is committed to Employment Equity and as such, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998.

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Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 1 - Consultant
• Employee Status: Regular

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At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the best and most talentedpeople in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on building and maintaining a strong cultureof diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualifiedindividual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenshipstatus, or any other factor prohibited by law.