Job Description

Senwes is looking for a Senior Business and Financial Analyst (Level 1) to perform a key management role in identifying, analysing, evaluating and executing corporate action projects, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and expansions. Providing end-to-end financial and business advisory services for Senwes Group companies.

Lead Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).

Responsible for the end-to-end deal process, including deal origination, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, transaction execution and implementation. Co-responsibility for negotiations and optimal deal design within the M&A process. Implementation of the transaction or project in accordance with the project plan, including the oversight of all work streams and the supervision of external advisors. Management of all stakeholders involved in the transaction by acting as primary coordinator. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of transactions. Execute and lead the approval streams required for a specific transaction, i.e. the respective Exco, InvestCo, Boards, Shareholders and if applicable, by the appropriate Regulatory institution.

Develop Valuations and Financial Models.

Provide detailed valuation models (and other ancillary models) that are tailored specifically for each transaction. Develop and populate financial models, i.e. forecasts, earnings normalisation, DCF valuation models, etc. Review internal valuations reports based on technical and commercial aspects. Manage outsourced valuation processes.

Conduct Business Feasibility Studies and Investment Analyses.

Evaluate new business opportunities through financial and broader feasibility studies. Contribute to optimising current business and business structures. Perform business and financial analysis on industry role-players and competitors and report to Management/Exco Evaluate market conditions, industry trends and competitive landscapes to enable business environment and competitor analyses.

Drive Transaction Design.

Conduct in-depth investigation on how international and local companies have built marketing channels for market access, and consider their methods for possible integration into the Group's models. Identify structures within the agribusinesses or within the company that can be redesigned to enhance profit. Investigate new markets or commodities to implement the Group's strategy and key competencies.

Optimise Internal Processes.

Do an in-depth analysis of the main cost components within the Senwes Group to make suggestions on how to lower these costs and assure that the cost-saving plans are being implemented. Explore projects and programs of other companies for efficiency improvement ideas. Research and develop new plans to address increased cost issues (i.e. the set-off of operating cost to capital cost). Participate in negotiations with product and service providers related to cost components.

Provide Business Intelligence.

Monitor and forecast movements of companies on the target list for potential acquisitions. Monitor companies on the target list and anticipate their next moves to facilitate swift company responses. Provide inputs and guidance on active target list for potential acquisitions. Perform industry, competitor, and company benchmark analyses, focusing on financial, operational, and strategic aspects. Conduct technical research (valuation methodologies, modelling techniques, investment evaluations, legal agreement clauses, etc.).

Manage Projects.

Project management within the Corporate Finance environment. Projects include - Mergers and acquisitions, Greenfield investment, expansions, efficiency project execution, transaction implementations and integration, etc.

Experience

: At least 5 years of relevant experience in agriculture/corporate/business consultation environment. Experience in either M&A, deal-making, lead advisory or transaction services will serve as recommendation.

Qualification

: BCom Finance / Business Sciences / Economics (i.e. CGMA, CFA); BCom Accounting - CA(SA); Engineering with a background in finance or business (MBA, CFA or similar program); Mathematics with a background in finance or business (MBA, CFA or similar program)

Closing date: 28 March 2025.



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We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference. Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances. * Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.