Pretoria: Head of Corporate Finance posted by Numeral Financial Services Group

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance professional to join our team as Head of Corporate Finance in Pretoria. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for raising capital across local and international markets, conducting financial modeling, and providing expert advice to stakeholders. If you have a passion for corporate finance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• To identify and target investors globally for investment directly into investee companies or via the Private Equity structure;
• To prepare investment packs and proposals for international and local investors;
• Conducting and presenting Company research in comparison to peers and to be able to benchmark to industry players;
• Creating and presenting financial models and cash flow models;
• Creating financial forecast models that will assist the various business managers and subsidiaries in the group to be able to build accurate business plans;
• Conducting formal valuations to assess the value of potential transactions; both in raising, as well as placing investments;
• Working closely with Senior Management and Directors relating to client projects;
• Report writing and pitch decks (information packs) for Business use;
• Prepare returns and performance trend analysis of underlying investee Companies, compared to market benchmarks;
• Raising capital from institutional investors both locally and internationally;
• Responsible for the creation of both presentations and pitch decks, which will be used for presenting to Investors, Clients and the like;
• Continuous liaison with Stakeholders, including both Brokers, Management and investors; Acquisitions of possible Investors and Clients;
• Identification of possible acquisition targets;
• Establishing innovative ways to increase Business Capital;
• Attend meetings with Investors, so as to create buy-in and ensure accurate negotiation of deals;
• Responsible for the execution of Financial Due Diligence;
• Ensuring proper advice is given to Stakeholders relating to transactions;
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to the executive committee;
• Ensure compliance with the applicable legislation and financial standards;
• Develop, enhance, implement and enforce internal control systems;
• Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks;
• Provide financial input on contracts evaluation analysis;
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships;
• Responsible for negotiation of deals with Investors and other Stakeholders.

Requirements

• Self-confidence and self-discipline
• Trustworthiness and conscientiousness by taking responsibility for personal performance;
• Be motivated in achieving goals;
• Loyalty toward the organisation;
• Commitment by aligning with organisational goals;
• Disciplined, extremely well organised;
• Strong mathematic skills and the ability to work systematically;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Track record of success, and passion for the Financial Services industry;

Qualifications

• BCom /CFA / BSc Investment Management, or a similar field