Senior Financial&Operational Advisory Manager, Johannesburg

Financial&Operational Advisory | Johannesburg, South Africa Our client is a professional advisory firm providing financial, commercial, and operational support to a broad range of organisations, investors, and lending counterparties. The firm works closely with boards, executive teams, and stakeholders on complex, time‑sensitive engagements requiring strong analytical capability and practical execution.

They are seeking an Advisory Manager to join their Johannesburg office in a client‑facing role.

This position offers exposure to a wide variety of challenging advisory assignments across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will work alongside senior professionals and will be involved in delivering high‑quality analysis, insights, and recommendations to clients operating in rapidly changing and high‑pressure environments.

Role Overview The Advisory Manager will play a key role in the planning and execution of financial and operational advisory engagements. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while interacting with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a core member of engagement teams on complex financial and operational advisory assignments

Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making

Review, challenge, and assess financial forecasts, budgets, and underlying assumptions

Develop and analyse short‑term and medium‑term cash flow projections

Assess business performance and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, liquidity, and overall outcomes

Build simplified financial scenarios to evaluate alternative strategic options

Conduct financial analysis, data analytics, and market research to support recommendations

Engage with client stakeholders including executives, shareholders, lenders, advisors, and internal teams

Manage multiple tasks and workstreams to ensure engagements are delivered on time and to a high standard

Prepare clear, well‑structured, client‑ready reports and presentations

Present analysis and conclusions to clients and other stakeholders as required

Review commercial agreements at a high level to identify key considerations and risks

Lead specific aspects of engagements where appropriate, with guidance from senior team members

Support, mentor, and review the work of junior team members

Contribute to the development of internal processes, tools, and best‑practice approaches

Assist with business development activities through relationship building and professional networking

Experience&Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in financial advisory, consulting, corporate finance, or related fields

Strong ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate clear, practical insights

Advanced financial modelling, analytical, and report‑writing skills

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and engagement requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Opportunity This role offers the chance to take on meaningful responsibility within a respected advisory practice, working on high‑impact assignments alongside experienced professionals. The firm provides strong exposure, professional development, and long‑term career progression for the right candidate.

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