Role Purpose
The Corporate Finance Director will lead and grow the Advisory division’s corporate finance practice, delivering high-quality services in valuations, due diligence, M&A advisory, and transaction support. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise, client relationship skills, and the ability to drive business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Transaction Advisory Services
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Lead buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements.
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Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and capital raising initiatives.
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Manage transaction processes from initial strategy through to deal completion.
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Coordinate with legal, tax and other advisors during transactions.
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Lead financial due diligence assignments for acquisitions and disposals.
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Analyse historical financial performance, quality of earnings, working capital and cash flows.
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Identify deal risks and opportunities and provide commercially focused recommendations.
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Present findings to clients, investment committees and stakeholders.
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Lead valuations of:
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Businesses and shares
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Intangible assets
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Purchase Price Allocations (PPA)
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Financial instruments
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Impairment testing
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Apply valuation methodologies including:
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Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
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Comparable Companies Analysis
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Precedent Transactions
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Asset-based valuations
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Prepare valuation reports compliant with relevant standards and best practice.
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Develop and review sophisticated financial models for:
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M&A transactions
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Forecasting and budgeting
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Strategic planning
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Capital raising
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Business valuations
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Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses.
Client Relationship Management
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Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, boards and executive management teams.
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Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
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Identify cross-selling opportunities across Advisory, Tax and Assurance service lines.
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Lead presentations, workshops and proposal discussions.
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Develop and execute a growth strategy for the Corporate Finance practice.
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Identify new market opportunities and sectors.
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Lead proposal development and pitch presentations.
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Contribute to revenue growth and achievement of annual targets.
Leadership and People Management
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Lead and mentor managers and junior team members.
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Foster a high-performance and collaborative culture.
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Review work products and ensure quality standards are maintained.
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Support talent development and succession planning.
Qualifications & Experience
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Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – mandatory.
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Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in corporate finance/advisory leadership.
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Proven expertise in valuations, due diligence, and transaction advisory.
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Strong track record in managing complex projects and delivering results under pressure.
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Demonstrated ability to originate and close deals.
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Experience working with diverse industries and multinational clients.
Skills & Competencies
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Strategic Thinking – ability to align advisory services with client business objectives.
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Analytical Expertise – advanced financial modeling and problem-solving skills.
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Leadership – proven ability to inspire, coach, and lead teams.
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Communication – excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Business Acumen – deep understanding of market trends, corporate strategy, and deal-making.
Why Join SNG Grant Thornton?
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Opportunity to lead a high-impact advisory practice within a globally recognized firm.
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Exposure to diverse industries and complex transactions.
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Collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and client success.
