Senior Corporate Finance Leader: M&A, Growth & Strategy

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corporate Finance Manager to oversee financial strategy and operations in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role covers planning, analysis, M&A, and capital management to drive growth and robust financial health.

You will lead transformations, build relationships with banks and investors, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring the corporate finance team. Experience in investment banking or advisory is valued.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's in Finance required.
• CA(SA) or CFA advantageous.
• Minimum 6 years in corporate finance, investment banking, or advisory.
• Strong track record in modeling, valuation, M&A, and capital raising.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate finance function, including planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and advise senior management.
• Evaluate and execute mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Oversee capital structure optimization and debt financing activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banks, investors and institutions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Prepare financial models and valuation analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Manage treasury operations, cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across the organization.
• Mentor and develop the corporate finance team.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A

Strategic planning

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

MBA or Master's in Finance

CA(SA) or CFA advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corporate Finance Manager to oversee financial strategy and operations in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role covers planning, analysis, M&A, and capital management to drive growth and robust financial health.

You will lead transformations, build relationships with banks and investors, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring the corporate finance team. Experience in investment banking or advisory is valued.