Financial Planning And Analysis Lead

Energy Africa Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational renewable energy firm is seeking an FP&A Lead in South Africa. The role involves coordinating financial forecasts, budgeting, and performance reporting across power assets. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of finance experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to South Africa's renewable energy transition within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Exposure to diverse renewable technologies

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-articles or mid-senior finance experience.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS in IPP or project-based businesses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actuals versus budget.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packs for executive review.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Performance analysis

Data synthesis

Leadership

Education

Qualified CA(SA), CIMA or NQF-equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

An international frontrunner in infrastructure and renewable energy development is seeking an FP&A Lead to support the Head of FP&A in delivering robust financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across a growing portfolio of power assets. With over 1.6 GW in operation and an expanding pipeline in solar, wind, and hybrid technologies, this role forms part of a high-performing finance team responsible for driving financial excellence, data integrity, and strategic decision-making within the Southern African business.

What you'll do

• Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, and review of financial forecasts, budgets, and performance reports across all operational entities.
• Lead the Best Estimate, Budget, and Medium-Term Plan (MTP) processes, ensuring alignment with corporate timelines and accuracy of inputs.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior‑year results, identifying key drivers and business implications.
• Support cash‑flow forecasting, monitor risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations for performance improvement.
• Validate data integrity across systems (SAP, SMART, MDT) and ensure consistent application of assumptions across entities.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including EBIT, Capex, SG&A, and Cash Flow analyses for executive and board review.
• Contribute to group submissions such as SFDR, FFG/PerfOp, ERM, and Sustainability Reporting.
• Collaborate with operational and support teams (Procurement, HR, Legal, IT) to provide insights on financial performance and cost control.
• Mentor and guide Business Controllers and FP&A staff to strengthen analytical capability and improve process efficiency.
• Escalate risks, delays, or process issues proactively to the Head of FP&A to ensure timely resolution.

What we're looking for

• Qualified CA(SA), CIMA, or NQF‑equivalent Finance professional.
• Minimum 7 years post‑articles or mid‑senior finance experience in accounting, business analysis, or FP&A within a large multinational or renewable‑energy environment.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and its application in IPP or project‑based businesses.
• Advanced Excel skills and high proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior finance staff and promoting knowledge sharing.
• Sound commercial judgment with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in multicultural, matrixed environments.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of a market‑leading multinational driving South Africa's renewable‑energy transition.
• Exposure to diverse technologies across solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid projects.
• A collaborative, multicultural team environment that values innovation, integrity, and sustainability.
• Professional development within an international organisation committed to carbon‑neutral growth.

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