Senior Consultant - Financial Strategy & Performance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical cover

Pension fund

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in Financial Strategy and Performance to join our client in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on advising on profitability, capital allocation, and robust financial planning.

You will translate complex data into strategic guidance for senior management. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate finance or management consulting, advanced financial modeling skills, and the ability to drive value through FP&A processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years in corporate finance, financial advisory, investment banking, or management consulting with a focus on financial strategy.
• Experience in financial modeling, valuation, and performance improvement.
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and identify key drivers of profitability and value creation.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and working capital management.
• Assist clients in developing robust financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Advise on capital structure, funding strategies, and investment decisions.
• Support clients through financial restructuring or turnaround initiatives.
• Collaborate with client finance teams to improve financial planning and reporting processes.
• Manage project engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery of client solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to senior client stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development activities and the creation of new service offerings.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in Financial Strategy and Performance to join their team based in Bloemfontein, Free State . This critical role involves advising clients on improving their financial performance, optimizing capital allocation, and developing robust financial strategies. You will be instrumental in helping businesses enhance profitability, manage financial risks, and achieve sustainable growth through data-driven insights and actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, analytical prowess, and a proven ability to translate complex financial data into strategic guidance for senior management. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial performance analysis and identify key drivers of profitability and value creation.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and working capital management.
• Assist clients in developing robust financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Advise on capital structure, funding strategies, and investment decisions.
• Support clients through financial restructuring or turnaround initiatives.
• Collaborate with client finance teams to improve financial planning and reporting processes.
• Manage project engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery of client solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to senior client stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development activities and the creation of new service offerings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualifications such as CA(SA), CFA, or ACCA are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate finance, financial advisory, investment banking, or management consulting with a focus on financial strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, valuation, and performance improvement.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience working within the South African financial landscape is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a performance-based bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent private medical coverage, a substantial contribution to a pension fund, and generous leave entitlements.
• Employees benefit from a collaborative work culture and a clear career path within the firm.
• The company values employee well-being and offers a supportive work-life balance.