Corporate Finance Specialist

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002834/SS

Date posted:

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1400000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Our client is looking for a Corporate Finance Specialist to join their dynamic team in the JHB North office.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial modelling, investment analysis and corporate finance? This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact financial decisions, assess new business opportunities, and support the successful execution of key projects across the business.
This organisation is a well-established, growth-focused company known for delivering large-scale, complex projects across various regions. They operate with a strong emphasis on innovation, financial discipline, and long-term sustainability. The business is structured around multiple project entities and works closely with lenders, external advisers, and strategic partners to bring major initiatives to completion.
They are recognised for their commitment to high governance standards, strong financial management, and a collaborative, solutions-driven culture. The environment is fast-paced, analytical, and highly professional, offering employees exposure to strategic decision-making and project development from inception through to execution.
As the Corporate Finance Specialist, you will play a critical role in evaluating the financial feasibility of new projects, performing in-depth financial analysis, and mitigating financial risks. You will support projects from inception through to completion, managing financing processes, negotiating funding solutions, and presenting insights to Executive Leadership.
You will also be responsible for analysing credit risk, interpreting financial and legal data, and ensuring robust financial governance across project and operating companies.
Duties:

Develop and maintain complex financial models for project and investment analysis
Engage and negotiate with lenders and financial advisers to secure funding
Manage financial close, loan compliance, drawdowns, and gearing levels
Conduct investment analysis, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic opportunities
Assess financial, market, and credit risks and implement mitigation strategies
Evaluate customer creditworthiness and make informed credit decisions
Review monthly financial performance and support budgeting and audits
Prepare and present financial and investment reports to executive committees and boards

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Grade 12 (Matric)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Honours/Master’s degree advantageous
CA(SA), CFA, or similar preferred

Experience:

6+ years’ experience in corporate finance, financial analysis, or similar roles
Strong financial modeling, data analysis and reporting capability
Proficiency in Excel and financial software/ERP systems

Skills & Competencies:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
High level of analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to interpret complex financial models and legal/commercial clauses
Resourceful, ethical, and able to work under pressure
Advanced Excel skills

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