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Johannesburg: Head: Corporate Finance

Johannesburg: Head: Corporate Finance

Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Accounting / Finance
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Job Title: Head Corporate Finance Employment Type: Permanent Work Location: Johannesburg JOB CONTEXT: The role of the Head – Corporate Finance is a senior leadership role within the company, responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate finance activities, including shareholder optimisation, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, financial modelling, valuation analysis, fundamental analysis, deal execution, portfolio company management and treasury management, while providing strategic and financial assistance to executive management to advance the overall long-term growth and profitability for the company. The role will lead the Corporate Finance team, including onboarding and oversight of advisors and coordination with internal and external stakeholders (Investment Committees, Board of Directors, Shareholders, Funders, etc.). This position reports to the Executive Strategy and Investments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Corporate Finance: Develop and design comprehensive investment and business strategies to support the growth of RMA. Formulate and lead the Corporate Finance processes for RMA. Manage capital allocation amongst competing transactions. Conduct and oversee market research, financial modelling, valuation, and business fundamental analysis to support strategic decision-making. Group CEO Executive -Strategy and Investments Head -Corporate Finance Corporate Finance Manager (x2). Monitor key financial metrics and identify areas for improvement. – Lead engagement with transaction partners and external advisors – Lead internal alignment and communication to all relevant Management forums and support Exec Inv & CF with all EXCO and Board engagements. Mergers and Acquisitions: Identify potential acquisition targets and strategic partnerships aligned with RMA goals. Lead due diligence processes, including financial analysis, legal review, and operational assessment. Manage post-acquisition integration activities to ensure smooth transition and value realization. Provide investment and divestment decision recommendations to the Exec Inv & CF and internal decision-making structures (Investment Committees and Board) for final approval. Lead engagement with transaction partners and external advisors. Lead internal alignment and communication to all relevant Management forums and support Exec Inv & CF with all EXCO and Board engagements. Capital Raisings: Lead debt capital and equity capital market raising efforts. Negotiate deal terms and structure debt and equity financing. Ensure financial close is achieved within reasonable timeframes and within budget. Portfolio Management: Monitor the performance of investee companies. Create sound relationships with investee company management teams, to ensure good insight into operations and clear communication channels. Analyse board packs in order to provide strategic guidance to RMA executives. Treasury Management: Collaborate with Exec Inv & CF and CFO to appropriately allocate funding across various opportunities to ensure that funding levels and funding instruments are optimized. Risk Management: Monitor and report on risks identified during DD and how they are being controlled. Legal Review: Draft, negotiate and interpret non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent and consultant mandates. Negotiate and interpret transaction and funding agreements, vendor and service agreements, asset purchase agreements and operating agreements. Effectively monitor compliance with relevant regulations (Companies Act, Tax Act, etc.) Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and articulate presentations to internal and external stakeholders (Investment Committees, Board of Directors, Executives, Shareholders, Funders, Regulators, etc.). Manage relationships with funders, regulators, institutional investors and market participants. Governance: Ensure that RMA and best practice governance procedures are adhered to. Drafting, reviewing, and implementing board and shareholder resolutions. Team Leadership : Formulate and lead the Standard Operating Procedure for the Corporate Finance and M&A team. Build and lead a high-performing Corporate Finance and M&A team. Develop talent and provide mentorship to team members. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture. REQUIRED SKILLS: Corporate Finance Expertise: Deep understanding of corporate finance principles, including valuation methodologies, financial modelling, and capital structuring. Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyse market trends and identify strategic opportunities for growth. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to manage and motivate team members. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively present complex financial information to executive management and stakeholders. Industry Knowledge: Practical knowledge of the relevant industry landscape and competitive dynamics. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree and Honours in Finance,Accounting or related field . Relevant professional certifications: CA (SA)/ CFA or similar. 20 years of Mergers and Acquisition/ direct deal experience, with a proven track record of successfully executing complex mergers and acquisition transactions. PACKAGE & REMUNERATION: Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

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