Strategy And Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst - Woodmead at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Analyze financial statements and perform in-depth financial statement analysis.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis of potential acquisitions or disposals, including the development of complex financial models, discounted cash flow analysis and comparable company analysis.
• Helps coordinate the due diligence process in close collaboration with business units and functional partners in connection with transaction execution.
• Provide input into the due diligence process by gathering and analysing financial data, identifying risks, and providing insights into potential synergies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and assumptions for model inputs.
• Conduct business valuations and financial analyses, market research, and capital market and cost of capital analyses.
• Contribute to the preparation of vital documentation for M&A transactions, including business case, investment committee, Exco and Board presentations.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, treasury and finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in documentation.
• Work closely with the Head of Strategy and M&A Manager to ensure that M&A activities align with the broader strategic goals of the organisation.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the corporate development function.

Qualifications & Experience    

• CA(SA) with at least 5 years of post-article experience or 3+ years’ experience in M&A or strategy consulting environment.
• Project Management qualification advantageous.
• M&A process and management.
• Market and segment research, with strong networking and project team collaboration.
• Project management experience advantageous.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, this candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently to research, analyze, synthesize, and present complex qualitative and quantitative data clearly.