Valuations And Financial Modelling Senior Manager

Pwc Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Manager for Valuations and Financial Modelling. The role involves strategic financial advice, managing client portfolios, and training teams. Candidates should possess CA (SA) or CFA qualifications and strong analytical skills, with at least four years of experience in financial services. This full-time position offers a mid-senior level opportunity, requiring effective communication and problem-solving skills within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a manager or 24 months as a senior manager in valuation.
• Ability to run projects independently.
• Experience in business enterprise valuations using various approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, reporting to leadership.
• Assist in business development and client management.
• Train, coach, and supervise team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

CA (SA) or CFA

Masters in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Valuations and Financial Modelling Senior Manager

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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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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) or CFA (studying towards CFA) would be beneficial; or
• Masters in Finance and CFA
• Minimum experience: A minimum of four years as an experienced manager or 24 months as a senior manager in a relevant valuation environment.
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
• Government Clearance Required: Yes
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

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