Finance Manager

Overview

We’re recruiting for a Finance Manager to support a major construction project in the renewable energy sector. This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting for the project entity, maintaining accurate financial records, and engaging with key stakeholders such as lenders and shareholders. Additional responsibilities include managing the construction budget, maintaining the financial model, overseeing treasury operations, and ensuring compliance with local tax reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed construction budgets

• Oversee financial reporting to lenders and shareholders

• Ensure compliance with external reporting standards and local tax requirements

• Manage treasury operations and cash reporting

• Assist in negotiations with offtakers and regulators

• Support in post-COD discussions/negotiations with contractors and offtakers

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CMA, or MBA

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a financial manager

• Knowledge of the energy or infrastructure industry, project finance, and public private partnerships

• Strong network within the South African energy sector is a plus

• Treasury experience in preparing cash reports and drawdowns

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Power Point

Day-to-day

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining construction budgets, overseeing financial reporting, managing treasury operations, ensuring tax compliance, and providing support in negotiations and discussions with various stakeholders.

If you are a self-starter with strong financial management skills and a background in the energy or infrastructure industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.