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