Stellenbosch: Corporate Finance Analyst posted by Mayfly Agri

• Must have a degree in Finance, Financial Management, Investment Management, CFA level 1 or higher, CA(SA)
• Minimum 23 years’ Audit or Accounting experience
• Exposure to Transaction Services or Corporate Finance is advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and identify key commercial insights
• Strong Excel skills with a desire to develop advanced financial modelling capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Team player, with a motivated and positive relationship building attitude
• Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise work and manage multiple deadlines
• Must be analytical, curious, and thorough, with good attention to detail, common sense, and the ability to think outside the box
• Commercially curious with a genuine interest in M&A and deal activity
• Must be able to work in a Hybrid environment

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Corporate Finance Executive and Directors in the execution of Transaction Support and Lead Advisory engagements.
• Preparing Buyer Lists and conducting Market and Industry Overview Research.
• Supporting valuations through comparable company and precedent deal research.
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch documents and Information Memorandums.
• Producing Sector Insight reports and Market Activity reports to inform strategic decisions.
• Preparing and maintaining a detailed Investor Directory and sector targeting lists.
• Directly approaching and cold calling potential M&A targets.
• Assisting with buy-side and sell-side mandates on the M&A side, supporting businesses looking to buy or sell companies, raise equity and debt, or complete Management Buyouts (MBOs).
• Conducting detailed analysis of companies, assessing financial performance, quality of earnings, cash flows, and key value drivers.
• Analyzing target businesses and strategically assessing their suitability and fit for potential buyers, including trade buyers and financial/private equity investors.
• Identifying and researching potential acquirers and investors, mapping targets to appropriate buyer pools.
• Preparing financial data books and providing clear, accurate analysis for use in Financial Due Diligence assignments.
• Supporting the drafting of Information Memorandums, buyer lists, teasers, business plans, and funding documentation.
• Undertaking detailed research on companies and associated sectors, analyzing trends, opportunities, and potential transactions.
• Assisting in building and maintaining financial models, including basic integrated models and funding structures, with support and oversight.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of transaction processes, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Working closely with senior team members and external advisors, including legal and tax specialists.
• Communicating clearly and professionally in client-facing situations under deadline-driven environments.
• Actively participating in practice development activities and internal initiatives.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.