Strategic Finance & Deals Leader

Network Recruitment International; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment International seeks a commercially astute Head of Strategic Finance to originate and close strategic transactions, influence board decisions, and drive growth. You will own strategic finance initiatives, lead due diligence, and partner with Exco and investors to deliver value.

The role requires a strong deal-making background, extensive leadership experience, and exceptional modelling and valuation skills to shape capital allocation and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CFA, MBA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 10+ years' experience within Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Development Finance, or related environment.
• Minimum 3+ years' proven experience in deal origination and transaction execution.
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and executing strategic transactions.
• Minimum 5+ years' people management and leadership experience.
• Significant exposure to Executive Committee and Board-level engagement.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis skills.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, investments, or structured finance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic finance function and contribute to the organisation's growth strategy.
• Originate, evaluate, and execute investment, acquisition, funding, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of high-value strategic transactions.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation exercises, business case development, and transaction structuring.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to Executive Committees and Board members.
• Drive capital raising, debt structuring, refinancing, and funding initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic growth opportunities and business expansion initiatives.
• Conduct advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Oversee post-transaction integration and value realisation initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, advisors, and strategic partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure governance, regulatory, and risk management requirements are adhered to across all strategic transactions.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modelling

Analytical Ability

Decision Making

Change Leadership

Relationship Building

Governance & Risk Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Commerce

CA(SA), CFA, MBA or equivalent

Job description

Network Recruitment International seeks a commercially astute Head of Strategic Finance to originate and close strategic transactions, influence board decisions, and drive growth. You will own strategic finance initiatives, lead due diligence, and partner with Exco and investors to deliver value.

The role requires a strong deal-making background, extensive leadership experience, and exceptional modelling and valuation skills to shape capital allocation and growth initiatives.