Senior Corporate Finance Manager

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You will support TB and Corporate Finance function , working in close partnership with the Tax Director , Group Finance and other key stakeholders to ensure the competitiveness of the financial position of the organization. This role involves financial planning, analysis, capital management, as well as mergers and acquisitions. You will provide support in conducting and advising on financial analysis, modelling and forecasting in the evaluation of the M&A as well as divestiture opportunities. You will work to maintain a view of the bigger picture of the corporate finance landscape identifying improvement opportunities and overseeing execution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Financial Strategy/Modeling/Advising

•Manage and implement fit for purpose financial models that will be employed in finance analysis, valuations and risk management .

•Offer advice on set of financial matters such as mergers and acquisitions; divestiture initiatives, potential opportunities, and financial due diligence.

•Contribute towards balance sheet optimization through a strategic approach that encompasses assets optimization, liability management and working capital efficiency.

Support the Corporate Finance Director in business partnering for CS&L and IT

Mergers and Acquisitions

•Provide support in the preparation and review of business valuations for acquisition and divestments.

•Co-ordinate due diligence process with relevant stakeholders such as legal, finance, and other internal and external teams to complete due diligence process.

•Preparation of presentations to the Investment Committee

•Manage the post-merger integration process to ensure smooth transition and achievement of strategic objectives

•Support monitoring of the performance of acquired companies and implement necessary improvements.

Other

Draft policies related to corporate finance ;Review and sign off treasury policies and procedures

Influence the Group’s Hedging strategy ;Participate in numerous finance activities as directed.

Cost management and control

• Drive improvements to processes and systems to improve the corporate finance compliance process
• Provide Support in evaluating the company's capital structure and appropriate gearing
• Provide technical support related to the IFRS 2 valuation process on Share schemes as well as relevant trusts over half year/year end reporting process.

Capital Management

• Participate in the analysis and proposals concerning the appropriate leverage to maximize shareholder value, determining optimal debt versus equity financing for operations and investments.

Investor relations support

• Analysis of competitors and benchmarking
• Assisting in market facing reports IAR and Presentation
• Assessing accuracy; Supporting on content creation from internal management reports and the relevant strategy documents
• Guiding on strategic messaging

WHAT YOU WILL BRINGTO THE TABLE:

Key attributes and competencies

Strategic Thinking : Understand the organization's strategic goals and align financial objectives accordingly. This includes ability to think long-term and consideration of the broader business landscape.

Financial and Commercial competency-Technical competency related to interpreting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, including M&A and financial analysis metrices such as ROI/NPV/IRR,DCF.

Financial Modeling and Forecasting: Building financial models to forecast future revenues, costs, and profits is vital

§Collaborative Business leader – focussed on finding solutions and seeking continuous improvement opportunities in process – with a pragmatic approach that takes due consideration of the ability of the company to absorb change

Communication and persuasion – Ability to navigate through complex situations and a matrix structure ,presentation and interpersonal skills

Complexity : Ability to work with complexity and accuracy

Preferred Experience and Qualification

•Strong commercial experience in M&A and corporate finance

•Professional Finance qualifications (CA(SA)

•Preferable in-depth understanding of the Insurance industry and the management of broker relationships

•At least 5-7 yrs experience in Corporate Finance

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.