Cape Town: Fractional Corporate Development Manager – M&A & Investments posted by K2 Recruit

April 14, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

K2 Recruit

Western Cape

Other Finance/Accounting

Job Description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Corporate Development professional to support its in-house M&A function on a fractional basis. The business completes approximately 34 transactions per year and requires a resource capable of delivering high-quality execution support across the full deal lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct sector, company, and market research to support target identification
Develop screening materials, target profiles, and investment theses
Support M&A strategy development and strategic prioritisation
Contribute to business case development, including synergies, risks, and value drivers
Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario modelling
Develop returns analysis and investment cases
Analyse financial and operational data to support decision-making
Perform detailed financial due diligence, including:
Quality of earnings
Working capital and cash flow analysis
Balance sheet review
Identification of financial risks and opportunities
Review target company financials and provide clear, actionable insights
Manage end-to-end deal processes, including timelines, trackers, and deliverables
Coordinate cross-functional diligence workstreams (finance, legal, tax, tech, HR, etc.)
Act as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external advisors
Support SPA tracking, closing preparation, and transaction readiness
Prepare presentations, investment papers, and board-level materials
Support internal decision-making processes and approvals
Manage relationships with external advisors (bankers, legal, auditors, consultants)
Assist with early-stage integration planning
Support Day 1 / Day 100 planning and execution frameworks
Contribute to synergy tracking and value realisation initiatives
Help build and refine repeatable corporate development processes, templates, and playbooks

Requirements

Qualified CA(SA) or equivalent
Background in Big 4 (Transaction Services / Corporate Finance) or Corporate Development / M&A
48+ years experience in transactional finance, M&A, or financial analysis
Strong experience in financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders

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Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided.

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