Corporate Finance Senior Consultant

SNG Grant Thornton; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Midrand is seeking a dynamic Senior Corporate Finance Manager to elevate their Advisory team. The role involves leading corporate valuations, delivering financial due diligence, and developing junior talents. Candidates must be qualified CA(SA) with strong IFRS knowledge and over 5 years in Corporate Finance. This position offers collaboration with top partners and exciting transactions while promoting professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Exposure to regional and global opportunities

Supportive and ambitious work environment

Impactful transactions with industry leaders

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in Corporate Finance.
• Strong grounding in IFRS standards.
• Proven experience in business valuations and financial due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review corporate valuations across various sectors.
• Deliver and oversee comprehensive financial due diligence.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members.

Skills

Financial modelling skills (Excel)

Analytical capabilities

Project management

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Job description

Description

Are you ready to take your Corporate Finance career to the next level with a globally connected professional services firm? SNG Grant Thornton is looking for a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Corporate Finance Manager to join our growing Advisory team. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-value transactions, shape strategy for diverse clients, and drive real impact across sectors.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with Partners and Directors on complex valuations, financial due diligence, and JSE advisory projects
• Lead a high-performing team and play a key role in developing future Corporate Finance talent
• Gain exposure to cross-border assignments, collaborating with Grant Thornton\'s international network
• Drive growth, innovation, and market impact in a team that values excellence, integrity, and initiative
• Work on exciting transactions that influence MandA decisions, investment strategies, and corporate value creation

What You\'ll Do

As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio of Corporate Finance engagements. Your responsibilities will include:

Core Engagement Delivery

• Lead and review various types of corporate valuations, including PPAs, impairment testing, equity and debt instrument valuations
• Deliver and oversee comprehensive financial due diligence assignments across multiple industries
• Prepare sophisticated financial and valuation models and translate insights into high-quality, board-level reports

Client and Commercial Leadership

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients while delivering an exceptional transaction experience
• Contribute to business development: preparing proposals, identifying opportunities, and helping build a strong deal pipeline
• Leverage your professional network to support revenue growth and cross-sell services across the firm

People Leadership and Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members-building capability in valuation, due diligence, and key soft skills
• Review work outputs, provide constructive feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture

Operational and Risk Excellence

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery
• Uphold rigorous quality and risk management standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and thought leadership across the service line

What You\'ll Bring

• Qualified CA(SA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in Corporate Finance
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS (specifically IFRS 3, IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IAS 36)
• Proven experience in business valuations, financial due diligence, and report writing
• Advanced financial modelling skills (Excel)
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities
• Experience in JSE advisory is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work under pressure, think independently, and handle multiple engagements confidently
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset

What\'s In It For You?

• Work with industry leaders on impactful transactions
• Grow your career in a supportive, ambitious, and people-focused environment
• Exposure to regional and global opportunities
• Make your mark in a firm that values innovation, diversity, and integrity

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

About Us

SNG Grant Thornton is a forward-thinking firm where you\'ll work with diverse clients and professionals dedicated to delivering excellence.

We are a member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the world\'s leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.

We offer high-quality assurance, tax and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. Our success is based on great depth of expertise, delivered in a distinctively personal and straightforward way.