Director, Transaction Advisory & M&A Due Diligence

FTI Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director-level professional to join the South Africa Transaction Services team in Johannesburg. You will provide financial due diligence leadership, lead multi-geography engagements, and interact directly with buyers, sellers, and lenders.

The role emphasizes delivering insightful, value-driven diligence and maintaining strong client relationships. Qualified candidates typically hold CA(SA) or CFA, with 3–4+ years post-qualification TS experience, and a track record

Qualifications

• Significant transaction services consulting experience in a Big 4 or similar firm.
• Experience in private equity or venture funds.
• CA (SA) / CA / CFA qualified.
• Transaction experience including due diligence, market entry, financial restructuring, feasibility studies and business plan validation.
• Experience leading large, multi geography transactions and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and model financial performance of acquisition targets.
• Lead delivery of mid-size complex projects or sections of larger engagements.
• Directly communicate with clients on key issues and findings.
• Coordinate with M&A bankers, lawyers and financing providers to present diligence results.
• Mentor Seniors Consultants and Consultants; review work and ensure quality output.
• Support business development and client relationship building.

Skills

Financial analysis

Client communication

Team leadership

Project management

M&A knowledge

Education

CA (SA) / CA / CFA

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who We Are

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

The Transaction Services team at FTIConsulting offer a forward-looking perspective to the South Africa and EMEA transactions market. Whether representing buyers or sellers, we offer a comprehensive financial due diligence service leading to value-related advice and hands-on support across a full spectrum of industries.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Director (depending on level of experience) level candidate with significant 3-4 years post-Qualification TS experience to join our South African based Transaction Services team. 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

• Analysis and modelling of financial performance (past and future) of an acquisition target
• Overall lead responsibility for delivery of mid-size complex projects (direct with Partner) or responsibility for standalone divisions / sections of FDD on larger projects (this will include buy or sell side, refinancing, financial restructuring and equity raising transactions)
• Direct communication with the clients on key issues relating to the FDD engagement
• Direct communication and liaisons with M&A bankers, commercial advisors, lawyers, financing providers, W&I insurers and other relevant parties to the M&A process on appropriate presentation and impact of diligence findings
• Supervision and mentoring of Seniors Consultants and Consultants, 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
• Full responsibility in preparation of the Equity Bridge and all the corresponding price adjustments
• Business development including regular client catch ups, identification of target opportunities and keeping on top of industry and M&A developments in the marketEffective communication with senior members of the team and clients
• Proactive development of internal and external relationships and assist with business development iititaives.
  
  

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and 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.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Previous significant transaction services consulting experience working within one of the ‘Big 4’ and similar firms.
• Relevant transaction services experience, consulting either with private equity or venture funds
• CA (SA) / CA / CFA qualified
• Transaction experience to include due diligence, market entry, financial restructuring, feasibility studies and business plan validation
• Experience in identification of key deal financial and commercial issues
• Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of large complex, multi geography transactions, presentation of findings to senior stakeholders including PE investors and lenders and assisting with transaction negotiations with lawyers and investment bankers across EMEA and globally
• Experience in leading, managing and mentoring teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Private Equity
  
  

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.