Finance Manager (Renewable Energy Experience)

Headhunters; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent market leader in renewable energy is seeking an experienced Finance Manager based in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of financial experience including 5 years in management, along with qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and a BCom (Hons). Responsibilities include financial planning, reporting, and compliance, along with significant project financing expertise. This position offers a 3-year fixed term contract and aims to attract a skilled finance professional who can navigate complex financial landscapes.

Qualifications

• 10 Years relevant financial / accounting experience with completed articles.
• Experience in renewable energy and understanding of project financing principles.
• Management experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets for the energy business.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports for various stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project financing principles

Risk management

Education

BCom (Hons) Finance or equivalent

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Management Development Programme

Job description

Description

Our client a prominent market leader in the renewable energy space, is seeking to employ an experienced Finance Manager to their team, based out of their offices in Centurion.

10 Years relevant financial experience with completed articles of which at least five years in a management position AND renewable energy experience will secure!

* This position offers a 3 year fixed terms contract with possible extension *

Requirements:

• BCom (Hons) Finance or equivalent (Essential/Minimum)
• Chartered Accountant (CA) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
• 10 Years relevant financial / accounting experience with completed articles; Interpreting accounting standards / Companies Act; Complex group structure.
• Renewable energy experience and understanding of project financing principles a must.
• Listed entity experience a plus.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Oversee the preparation of and consolidate the detailed financial forecasts and budgets for the energy business, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Challenge the integrity of the financial information provided by the various stakeholders, consult widely for business or technical advice and probe for facts.
• Perform review of financial models to support business decisions.

Reporting:

• Oversee preparation of timely and accurate internal and external financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyse financial performance against plans, prepare variance analysis, provide insights into financial performance to support key business decisions, identify areas for improvement / optimization.
• Identify risks and opportunities, provide insights on financial trends and conditions and offer strategic recommendations based on financial data and project performance.
• Report on the financial progress and performance of investments.
• Develop actionable recommendations based on findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Services team and external & internal auditors in the planning and execution of the periodic audit processes.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Coordinate with the relevant functions in the development of all policies and frameworks related to corporate finance, treasury, tax, financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, supply chain management and insurance.
• Ensure financial systems, governance, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures are in place that align with best practice and are fit for purposes for all relevant financial touch points.
• Compliance with accounting, statutory and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.
• Facilitate the implementation of new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or any other applicable accounting frameworks standards within the energy group.

Tax:

• Ensure the optimal and efficient structure of the energy business from a commercial and tax perspective.
• Coordinate with Group Tax and ensure tax information and packs are in accordance with the specifications of the tax legislation.
• Keep abreast with tax policy changes and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure general tax policies and regulations are executed within the energy business.

Treasury:

• Coordinate with the group treasury function and lead within the energy business in the cash management to achieve effective and efficient management of cash flow, financing and financial planning.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.