Valuations Analyst

woodbridge Open

Cape Town Full-time Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development

At a glance

Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development role at woodbridge. Cape Town · full-time.

RoleInvestment & Corporate Development

SeniorityMid-level

LocationCape Town

EmploymentFull-time

PostedMay 4, 2026

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

Build financial models to value private businesses for deals, buyouts, tax, estate planning and other client needs
Use discounted cash flow, LBO, comparable-company and transaction analyses to advise clients and prospective clients
Research industries and markets, and help gather and clarify diligence information with business owners and senior executives
Prepare valuation reports and slide presentations, then support buyer research and colleagues on M&A work

A degree in accounting or finance, with at least two years in valuation, corporate finance, accounting or commercial banking
You can use Word, Excel and PowerPoint and bring strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail
You manage projects and time well, and can adjust as priorities change

This suits a senior analyst who can handle valuation work with growing independence. The role is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Mariner Valuation Analysts are responsible for the following:

Performing financial statement modeling and analysis in connection with private company valuations for M&A transactions, shareholder buyouts, tax, estate planning, and other purposes
Providing discounted cash flow, LBO transaction, precedent (M&A) transaction, comparable public company, and related analysis to clients and prospective clients
Performing industry and market research
Assisting with due diligence for clients and prospective client meetings, including interacting with business owners and C-level executives to obtain, discuss, and clarify information
Developing materials for clients, including valuation reports and PowerPoint presentations
Assisting in business development activities, including buyer research for prospective sell-side M&A clients, and collaborating with colleagues across the M&A department
Providing support for project work as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Degree in accounting or finance (a focus on financial analysis and modelling will be preferred)
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in business valuation, corporate finance, accounting, or commercial banking
Strong analytical and technical abilities
Attention to detail
Solid time and project-management skills
Flexibility to handle changing priorities
Proficiency at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of accounting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to handle and thrive with increasing independence
Cape Town, South Africa-based

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