The Corporate Finance Advisor provides strategic financial guidance to corporations, SMEs, and investors on capital raising, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and restructuring. This role combines financial expertise with advanced analytical tools to deliver data-driven solutions in South Africa's dynamic business environment. Key Responsibilities
1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions from origination to closing
• Prepare teaser documents, information memoranda, and management presentations
• Conduct target valuation using DCF, LBO, and comparable company analysis

2. Capital Raising & Structuring

• Advise on equity/debt financing (private placements, IPOs, mezzanine debt)
• Structure B-BBEE transactions to meet ownership requirements
• Negotiate with banks, private equity firms, and development finance institutions (DFIs)

3. Financial Advisory & Restructuring

• Develop turnaround strategies for distressed businesses
• Optimize capital structures (debt refinancing, dividend policies)
• Advise on cross-border transactions (exchange control regulations)

4. Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Build integrated financial models (3-statement, M&A, LBO)
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Prepare fairness opinions for board decisions

5. Stakeholder Management

• Present recommendations to C-suite executives and boards
• Coordinate with legal, tax, and regulatory advisors
• Manage due diligence processes (financial, legal, commercial)

6. Technology & Data Analytics

• Utilize Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and PitchBook for market intelligence
• Leverage AI-powered deal sourcing tools (e.g., Grata, Crunchbase)
• Automate reports using Power BI, Tableau, and Python

Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
✅ Advanced Financial Modeling (DCF, LBO, M&A models)
✅ Valuation Methodologies (precedent transactions, public comps)
✅ Regulatory Knowledge (Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements)
✅ Data Analysis Tools (Excel VBA, SQL, Power BI)
✅ Deal Execution (term sheets, SPA negotiation)
Soft Skills
✔ Strategic Thinking – Identifying value creation opportunities
✔ Communication – Simplifying complex financial concepts
✔ Negotiation – Balancing stakeholder interests
✔ Project Management – Leading cross-functional deal teams Qualifications & Certifications
Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (Hons preferred)
• 3-5 years in investment banking, corporate finance, or Big 4

Preferred:

• CA(SA), CFA, or MBA
• SAICA/SAIPA accreditation