Head of Corporate Finance

Our client is seeking a senior leader to head their Corporate Finance Advisory function, driving strategic growth, technical excellence, and operational performance across a multi-disciplinary advisory and outsourcing practice.

The role is responsible for overseeing Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory engagements — including Transaction Services, Due Diligence, Financial Modelling, and Capital Raising — alongside CFO advisory services, ensuring high-quality client delivery, regulatory compliance, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Practice Leadership

• Lead the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the Corporate Finance Advisory practice
• Oversee P&L, revenue growth, margins, utilisation, and productivity KPIs
• Drive innovation, digital enablement, and service modernisation
• Enhance market presence through thought leadership and industry engagement

Corporate Finance & Transaction Services

• Provide senior oversight on buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements
• Review IFRS / GAPSME-compliant financial reporting
• Lead financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and business plan validation
• Deliver key outputs such as Quality of Earnings reports, valuations, and financial risk assessments
• Support clients in transaction negotiations through financial insights
• Present findings to Boards, investors, lenders, regulators, and executive stakeholders

CFO Advisory & Financial Management

• Oversee fractional CFO engagements, including for regulated entities
• Supervise development of forecasts, valuations, feasibility studies, and financial plans
• Support clients in strengthening financial controls and reporting frameworks

Client Leadership

• Build and manage relationships with key clients
• Act as a trusted advisor to CEOs, CFOs, Boards, and investors
• Identify and lead new engagement opportunities

People & Culture

• Lead and develop a team of 20+ professionals
• Drive capability building and technical upskilling
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Provide coaching and mentorship to ensure delivery excellence

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all engagements meet professional and regulatory standards
• Oversee statutory reporting for regulated entities
• Implement quality frameworks and governance standards
• Maintain strong ethical and confidentiality practices

Ideal Profile

• 8+ years’ leadership experience in Financial Advisory, Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, or senior CFO / M&A roles
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, GAPSME, and international reporting standards
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CFA
• Warrant holder in line with regulatory requirements
• Proven experience leading complex engagements and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset
• Excellent executive communication and board-level presentation skills
• Deep technical knowledge in corporate finance and financial modelling
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
• High integrity and strong understanding of regulatory environments