Lead Consultant - Financial Strategy & Performance

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical coverage

Generous retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Executive-level bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Consultant specializing in Financial Strategy and Performance to drive high-impact financial transformations from Randburg, Gauteng. You will advise on strategic financial planning, budgeting, capital allocation, and risk management, leading engagements that deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a Master's degree in a finance-related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience in financial consulting, corporate finance, or investment banking.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in financial consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related strategic financial role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, performance management, risk assessment, and capital markets.
• Proven track record of leading complex financial advisory projects and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on financial strategy development, business performance improvement, and profitability enhancement.
• Advise clients on financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and capital management strategies.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including valuation, M&A due diligence, and investment appraisal.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital and cash flow management.
• Assess and advise on financial risk management frameworks and internal controls.
• Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial consulting services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and finance leaders.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations to secure new engagements.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership in financial strategy and performance management.

Skills

Financial strategy

Performance management

Risk assessment

Capital markets

Leadership

Education

MBA or related field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Consultant specializing in Financial Strategy and Performance to enhance their presence in Randburg, Gauteng . This senior position involves advising clients on critical financial matters, including strategic financial planning, performance optimization, risk management, and capital allocation. You will lead engagements that drive significant financial improvements and shape the strategic direction of our clients. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of corporate finance, exceptional analytical capabilities, and proven leadership experience in a consulting or similar advisory capacity. This is a significant career opportunity to drive high-impact financial transformations from our Randburg hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on financial strategy development, business performance improvement, and profitability enhancement.
• Advise clients on financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and capital management strategies.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including valuation, M&A due diligence, and investment appraisal.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital and cash flow management.
• Assess and advise on financial risk management frameworks and internal controls.
• Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial consulting services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and finance leaders.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations to secure new engagements.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership in financial strategy and performance management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related strategic financial role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, performance management, risk assessment, and capital markets.
• Proven track record of leading complex financial advisory projects and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience working within the Gauteng business environment is highly valued.
• Willingness to travel to client locations as needed.

Benefits

Our client offers a leading compensation package, including a competitive base salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive executive benefits. These include top-tier private medical coverage, a generous retirement fund, and significant professional development opportunities, such as access to advanced training and international conferences. This role based in Randburg provides exceptional career growth prospects and the chance to work on high-profile, impactful financial projects.