Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Develop and execute the company's M&A strategy in alignment with senior management's objectives.
- Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, conducting financial analysis, valuations, and due diligence.
- Prepare comprehensive business cases, including acquisition proposals, disposals, and joint ventures.
- Lead negotiations with potential targets, ensuring optimal deal structures and favourable terms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to facilitate seamless transaction execution and integration.
- Manage relationships with external advisors, such as investment banks, legal counsel, and other relevant parties.
- Oversee the due diligence process, ensuring thorough analysis of financial, legal, operational, and market aspects.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the progress of M&A activities.
- Drive post-acquisition integration efforts, working closely with the Integration Manager to achieve synergies and value creation.
- Foster effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and managing expectations throughout the M&A process.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. CA(SA) qualification preferred
- CFA qualification beneficial.
- 5-8 years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services, or private equity, with a focus on end-to-end M&A deal execution.
- Strong financial acumen and proficiency in financial analysis, valuation, and modelling.
- Demonstrated ability to manage strategic M&A plans and transactions, including deal sourcing, due diligence, negotiations, and integration.
- Experience in reviewing and evaluating draft acquisitions, disposals, and joint venture business cases.
- Proven track record of successful negotiation and deal structuring.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple M&A projects simultaneously
- Sound knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to M&A transactions.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.