Finance Manager jobs in South Africa

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Blueleaf Energy is a leading pan-Asian renewable energy platform, owned by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management—one of the world’s largest infrastructure asset managers. We specialize in utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and hybrid renewables projects. Our mission is to accelerate Asia’s transition to a just, reliable, and affordable clean energy future, driven by innovation, strong local partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager, (Treasury and FP&A) to lead treasury and financial planning and analysis activities for Blueleaf Energy’s operations in Singapore and the broader APAC region. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving strategic financial insights, supporting business decision-making, and ensuring robust financial performance management. This position will report to the Head of Finance, FP&A and will be instrumental in strengthening Blueleaf Energy’s financial planning capabilities.

How You Will Make an Impact

Cash Management

• Oversee the liquidity needs of all BLE group companies
• Ensure sufficient and timely liquidity for operational needs for all the group entities.
• Manage cash positioning and optimize the balance of funds.
• Coordinate internally with relevant departments to make sure funds are drawn down timely from parent entity.
• Coordinating with banks and leading the issuances of Bank Guarantees.
• Prepare intercompany agreements (mainly loan agreements) for transfer of funds across entities.

Financial Planning, Forecasting and Reporting (Treasury)

• Prepare and analyse periodic cash flow statements and forecasts for the group.
• Periodic reporting of commitments and cash flow requirements to the parent company.
• Recording and reporting off balance sheet commitments for the group.
• Compute interest receivables / payables for group entities on inter-company loans and coordinate with accounting teams for periodic entries in books.

Risk Management

• Building relationships with banks and financial institutions, develop and use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to currency, interest rates, and return on investments.

Financing activities

• Lead discussions with banks and financial institutions to negotiate favourable loan terms, including interest rates, repayment schedules and collateral requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary information and documents for loan applications and approval process.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to loan agreements and financial reporting.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.

Management reporting

• Assist with periodic planning, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting including analysis and reporting of operational expenses, P&L and Balance sheet.
• Assist with coordination, collection, analysis and compilation of data for company’s quarterly performance presentation and annual strategy presentation.
• Periodic reporting of financial and operational KPIs to the shareholders.
• Development and preparation of other ad hoc reports.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in treasury, financial management and management reporting.
• Competent skills in MS Excel.
• Demonstrable experience in preparing material for senior management consumption
• Familiarity with Financial Instruments and Financing products
• Self-starter that can work autonomously

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses tied to company success.
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance coverage
• Career development and training opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Blueleaf Energy, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and foster creativity, and we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.