Why BDO Malta

At BDO Malta, you’ll join a firm where people are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to think critically, and supported as they grow.

As part of the global BDO network, we combine international standards with a locally grounded, client-focused approach, giving you close client interaction, meaningful exposure, and the opportunity to see the real impact of your work.

We are a growing firm in a dynamic business environment, investing in our people and creating opportunities for those who want to develop, contribute, and progress.

Our Culture

Our culture is defined by integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We trust our people to take ownership, contribute ideas, and collaborate across teams and service lines.

We support continuous learning and development while maintaining high professional standards. As the firm grows, we remain focused on creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and motivated to do their best work.

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About the Role:
The Head of Corporate Finance Advisory is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth, technical excellence, and operational performance across a multi-disciplinary advisory and outsourcing practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in overseeing Corporate Finance and Transaction advisory engagements (including Transaction Services, Due Diligence, Financial Modelling and Capital Raising advisory engagements), as well as CFO advisory services, ensuring exceptional client delivery, regulatory compliance, and commercial success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic & Practice Leadership

• Lead the strategic vision, growth and operational performance of the Corporate Finance Advisory practice.
• Oversee service line P&L, revenue growth, margin optimisation, utilisation and productivity KPIs.
• Drive innovation, digital enablement and service‑line modernisation.
• Strengthen market reputation through thought leadership and industry presence.

Corporate Finance & Transaction Services Leadership

• Provide senior oversight for buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements.
• Oversee preparation and review of IFRS/GAPSME‑compliant financial statements.
• Lead financial modelling, scenario analysis, stress‑testing and validation of business plans and forecasts.
• Drive high-quality deliverables including Quality of Earnings, valuations, financial risk assessments and transaction support.
• Support clients in project evaluation and negotiations through financial analysis and interpretation.
• Present findings to Boards, investors, lenders, regulators and executive stakeholders.

CFO Advisory & Financial Management Services

• Supervise fractional CFO engagements for clients, including regulated financial entities.
• Oversee development of financial and cashflow forecasts, business valuations, project feasibility and financial/business plans.
• Support organisations in strengthening financial controls and reporting.

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• Lead relationship development with key clients, ensuring delivery excellence and retention.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to CEOs, CFOs, Boards and investors.
• Identify and lead engagement opportunities, including multi-disciplinary engagements.

People & Culture Leadership

• Lead and inspire a team of more than 20 professionals.
• Drive capability development and technical upskilling.
• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching and mentoring, ensuring excellence in all deliverables.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all engagements meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Oversee statutory reporting deliverables for regulated entities.
• Lead implementation of quality frameworks and engagement governance.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years leading Financial Advisory, Transaction Services or Corporate Finance engagements at senior leadership level; or an experienced CFO, M&A leader with a successful track record.
• Strong technical command of IFRS, GAPSME and international reporting standards.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFA).
• Warrant holder in line with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engagements and large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic mindset and commercial acumen.
• Executive communication and board‑level presentation skills.
• Technical excellence in corporate finance, modelling and reporting.
• Strong coaching and people development capability.
• High integrity, sound judgement and regulatory knowledge.
  
  

About Us

BDO Malta provides audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of local and international clients. We help organisations navigate complexity, regulatory change, and growth with practical, high-quality solutions grounded in technical expertise and sound professional judgement. We focus on building lasting client relationships and delivering work that stands up to scrutiny.

What We Offer

We offer an environment where people can build long-term careers through meaningful work, responsibility, and development.

You’ll gain exposure to diverse clients, collaborate across the wider BDO network, and develop through structured learning and on-the-job experience. Progression is based on performance and contribution, supported by open communication and feedback.

Above all, we provide a workplace where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow, professionally and personally, as part of a firm that is building for the future.

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