Corporate Finance Analyst at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established, London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to support the execution of corporate finance and M&A transactions, including financial analysis, due diligence, modelling, documentation, client engagement, and process management.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a degree in Finance, Financial Management, Investment Management, CFA level 1 or higher, CA(SA)
• Minimum 2–3 years' Audit or Accounting experience
• Exposure to Transaction Services or Corporate Finance is advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and identify key commercial insights
• Strong Excel skills with a desire to develop advanced financial modelling capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Team player, with a motivated and positive relationship building attitude
• Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise work and manage multiple deadlines
• Must be analytical, curious, and thorough, with good attention to detail, common sense, and the ability to think outside the box
• Commercially curious with a genuine interest in M&A and deal activity
• Must be able to work in a Hybrid environment

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Corporate Finance Executive and Directors in the execution of Transaction Support and Lead Advisory engagements.
• Preparing Buyer Lists and conducting Market and Industry Overview Research.
• Supporting valuations through comparable company and precedent deal research.
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch documents and Information Memorandums.
• Producing Sector Insight reports and Market Activity reports to inform strategic decisions.
• Preparing and maintaining a detailed Investor Directory and sector targeting lists.
• Directly approaching and cold calling potential M&A targets.
• Assisting with buy-side and sell-side mandates on the M&A side, supporting businesses looking to buy or sell companies, raise equity and debt, or complete Management Buyouts (MBOs).
• Conducting detailed analysis of companies, assessing financial performance, quality of earnings, cash flows, and key value drivers.
• Analyzing target businesses and strategically assessing their suitability and fit for potential buyers, including trade buyers and financial/private equity investors.
• Identifying and researching potential acquirers and investors, mapping targets to appropriate buyer pools.
• Preparing financial data books and providing clear, accurate analysis for use in Financial Due Diligence assignments.
• Supporting the drafting of Information Memorandums, buyer lists, teasers, business plans, and funding documentation.
• Undertaking detailed research on companies and associated sectors, analyzing trends, opportunities, and potential transactions.
• Assisting in building and maintaining financial models, including basic integrated models and funding structures, with support and oversight.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of transaction processes, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Working closely with senior team members and external advisors, including legal and tax specialists.
• Communicating clearly and professionally in client-facing situations under deadline-driven environments.
• Actively participating in practice development activities and internal initiatives.