Senior Management Consultant - Finance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Learning & development

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Consultant specializing in Finance to join a remote team serving clients across South Africa. You will drive strategic financial advisory, optimize operations, and deliver performance improvements for diverse clients.

The role requires a Master's degree with 7+ years in financial consulting or related fields, deep FP&A/M&A knowledge, and proven leadership of client engagements. CFA/CPA is a plus, with a flexible remote work setup and competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA.
• 7+ years of experience in financial consulting, corporate finance, or related field.
• Strong FP&A, M&A, and financial risk understanding.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage complex projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with remote collaboration expertise.
• CFA or CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on financial strategy, performance improvement, and cost optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability modeling.
• Advise clients on financial risk management, regulatory compliance, and capital structuring.
• Develop and present strategic financial recommendations to C-suite executives.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables in a remote setting.
• Mentor junior consultants in financial analysis and advisory techniques.

Skills

Client engagement leadership

Advanced financial analysis

Remote collaboration

Strategic communication

Education

Master's/MBA in Finance or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy , is looking for an experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in Finance to join their remote team, serving clients across South Africa. This role focuses on providing strategic financial advisory services, optimizing financial operations, and driving performance improvements for our clients. You will work closely with finance executives to address challenges related to financial planning, risk management, and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance expert who thrives in a remote environment, possesses strong analytical acumen, and is committed to delivering exceptional value and strategic insights to our clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on financial strategy, performance improvement, and cost optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability modeling.
• Advise clients on financial risk management, regulatory compliance, and capital structuring.
• Develop and present strategic financial recommendations to C-suite executives.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables in a remote setting.
• Mentor junior consultants in financial analysis and advisory techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial consulting, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), M&A, and financial risk.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage complex financial projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with remote collaboration expertise.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure for remote roles.
• Flexible work arrangements, fully remote.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategies for diverse organizations.