Finance Manager

Exxaro; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, with extensive experience in renewable energy finance and project financing. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Experience in renewable energy finance and project financing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial forecasts and budgets aligned with strategic needs.
• Review financial models and analyze performance against plans.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

BCom (Hons) in Finance

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager - Energy Business

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial management of the energy business, including consolidation review, analysis, and reporting of financial information. The role involves challenging data integrity, supporting tax and treasury functions, and preparing forecasts and budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing the preparation and consolidation of financial forecasts and budgets aligned with strategic and operational needs.
2. Reviewing financial models to support business decisions and analyzing financial performance against plans.
3. Reporting on financial progress, performance of investments, and providing strategic insights and recommendations.
4. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, including IFRS.
5. Coordinating with internal teams and external auditors during audits.
6. Managing risks, debt covenants, and optimizing the financial structure of the business.
7. Leading cash management and financial planning in coordination with group treasury.
8. Liaising with parent company and supporting functions for tax, internal audit, treasury, and other finance activities.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in renewable energy finance, project financing, and complex group structures. Qualifications include a BCom (Hons) in Finance, Chartered Accountant designation, and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Internal interfaces include Operations Finance, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Supply Chain, Group Treasury, Internal Audit, and Business Development. External interfaces involve auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.

Essential qualities include high ethical standards, ability to work independently and within teams, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to multitask under pressure.