Senior Consultant - Financial Advisory

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional development opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Challenging financial projects in Gaut

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Senior Consultant in Financial Advisory to guide clients through strategic transactions and performance-improvement initiatives. You will deliver high-value advisory services, analyze markets, and support complex financial decisions.

The role requires strong financial acumen, proven modeling and due diligence capabilities, and excellent communication skills to manage client relationships and project teams across diverse engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in financial advisory, investment banking or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of markets, valuation techniques and corporate finance.
• Proven experience in financial modeling and due diligence.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support decision-making and transaction structuring.
• Advise clients on corporate finance strategies, capital raising, and debt restructuring.
• Assist in performance improvement initiatives, including cost management and profitability enhancement.
• Manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Due diligence

Communication

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA or CA(SA) desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Consultant with expertise in Financial Advisory to join their team in Vereeniging. This role focuses on providing clients with strategic financial guidance, transaction support, and performance improvement advice. You will work with a diverse range of businesses, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes, make informed investment decisions, and optimize their financial structures. The ideal candidate possesses a strong financial acumen, excellent analytical capabilities, and a proven track record in delivering high-value advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence services for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and transaction structuring.
• Advise clients on corporate finance strategies, capital raising, and debt restructuring.
• Assist in performance improvement initiatives, including cost management and profitability enhancement.
• Manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of advisory services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualifications such as CFA or CA(SA) are highly desirable.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, valuation techniques, and corporate finance principles.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction advisory.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression in financial advisory.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Work on significant financial projects impacting businesses in Gauteng.
• A dynamic and collaborative professional environment.