Valuations and Financial Modelling Senior Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their team in Johannesburg. The role involves managing client portfolios, providing strategic financial advice, and leading a team in complex business transactions. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience in corporate finance and strong analytical skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years as an experienced manager in a Corporate Finance environment.
• Experience in performing business valuations using various methods.
• Ability to build and sustain high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients.
• Be actively involved in business development activities.
• Train, coach, and supervise staff.

Skills

Interpersonal and client relationship skills

Analytical and financial skills

Problem solving capabilities

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Conflict management skills

Education

CA (SA) or CFA

Masters in Finance

Job description

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

Those in corporate finance at PwC will provide strategic financial advice and solutions to help clients navigate complex business transactions and optimise their capital structure. You will analyse financial data, conduct due diligence, and assist in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to elevate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.

• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.

• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.

Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.

• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.

• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.

• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.

• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Company

PwC Deals is a leading Valuation & Business Modelling, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services and Business Recovery advisory business in South Africa and is currently experiencing growth, driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team. In order to take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for ambitious, highly motivated and experienced valuation practitioners to join our team in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager or Experienced Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to an associate director and partner/director

• Be involved in the financial management of clients

• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients

• Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen

• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges

• Assist in the execution, management and delivery of large projects

• Assist in the management and delivery of smaller projects

• Train, coach, and supervise staff

• Review team members' work and client deliverables

• Adhere to PwC's professional standards, values, code of conduct and internal risk management policies

• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues

• Keep up to date with valuation technical/market developments

• Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

Applicants will display the following competencies:

• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;

• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;

• Problem solving capabilities;

• Strong analytical and financial skills and the ability to interrogate financial information are critical;

• High level of agility in a demanding environment;

• Able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders;

• Experience in performing business enterprise valuations using the Income Approach (discounted cash flow), Market Approach and Net Assets Approach methods;

• Experience in applying the Capital Asset Pricing Model in calculating discount rates;

• Prior exposure to and knowledge of external research databases (e.g. S&P Capital IQ) in quantifying assumptions for the use in valuation models;

• Experience in interpreting the results from the various valuation methods applied;

• Experience in performing intangible asset valuations (e.g. IFRS 3 Fair Value analysis);

• Experience in performing expert opinions of value (e.g. fair and reasonable opinions) will be beneficial;

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (prior exposure to or experience in financial modelling will be beneficial);

• Innovation and idea generation;

• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;

• Negotiations skills would be beneficial;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;

• A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;

• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives;

• Ability to run independently with projects when necessary;

• Project and client management skills;

• Conflict management skills;

• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;

• Highly rated with good academic credentials; and

• Team player, who works effectively under pressure.

Requirements:

• CA (SA) ; CFA (or studying towards CFA) would be beneficial; or

• Masters in Finance and CFA

Minimum years’ experience required:

A minimum of four years as an experienced manager or 24 months as a senior manager of relevant valuation experience in a Corporate Finance// Valuations environment.

Education

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 37 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2026