Financial Modeller

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs develop financial solutions and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance improve decision-making and achieve their financial goals.

Those in corporate finance treasury and commodities at PwC will specialise in providing financial advisory services related to corporate finance treasury management and commodities. You will work closely with clients to analyse financial needs develop strategies for capital structure optimization manage liquidity and cash flow and provide guidance on mergers and acquisitions divestitures and other financial transactions.

Enhancing your leadership style you motivate develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching leveraging team members unique strengths and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects ensuring their successful planning budgeting execution and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality timelines and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues engaging in difficult conversations with clients team members and other stakeholders escalating where appropriate.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

PwC Deals is a leadingValuation & Business ModellingCorporate Finance Transaction ServicesandCapital Advisory and Restructuring Servicesadvisory business in South Africa. The teamis currently experiencing growth driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team.Totake full advantage of the existing growth opportunities we are looking for ambitious and highly motivated people to join ourfinancial modelling team.

As aseniorassociate/ junior managerwithin the financial modelling team you will work with a team of experienced financial modellers withstrong technical skills andcommercial acumen.The role provides an excellent opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding area ofDeals.

Roles & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a support role to play in the team across a broad range of financial modelling engagements including the development and review of financial models.

The candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of clients from global multinationals through to entrepreneurial owner managed businesses covering both domestic and cross border work. Financial modelling exposure includes operational models transaction models and project finance models.

The candidate will be required to (model development):

Meet with senior client personnel (ranges from C-suite to senior management positions) to obtain a detailed understanding of what the financial model should do and how the business / project that will be modelled works.

Prepare a document that captures that understanding (i.e. report writing skills are important).

Develop a financial model based on the detailed understanding obtained.

Workshop the financial model with the client explaining how the model works pitching it at the correct level depending on the audience (presentation skills).

The candidate will be required to (model review):

Critically analyse a financial model and identify (i) non-compliance with financial modelling best practices and (ii) areas not accurately representing the business / project being modelled

Write a detailed report clearly articulating the matters identified

Present the report to the client

Ideally the candidate is a problem solver who enjoys using analytical tools such as (but not limited to) Excel.

Requirements

BCom (Finance/IT)

1-3 years experience in financial modelling

Experience in visualisation tools e.g. Power BI would be advantageous

Advanced Financial Modeller (AFM) or similar accreditation would be advantageous

To be successful in this role

Strong financial skills are critical;

Good understanding of accounting and IFRS;

Problem solving capabilities;

Meticulous attention to detail;

A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel;

Proficient in Microsoft Power Point;

High level of agility in a demanding environment;

Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential including the ability to write succinct well-structured reports and client communications;

A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;

Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives; and

Exceptional project management skills will be considered fundamental together with a motivated and commercially astute approach.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Job Posting End Date

February 28 2026

Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAt PwC our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs develop financial solutions and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise...