Head Of Commercial Finance Centurion, South Africa

E2E Staffing (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to drive financial strategies and support various departments. This critical role requires a dynamic individual with extensive experience in financial management, particularly within the solar or real estate sectors. The successful candidate will lead commercial activities, manage financial reporting, and provide strategic insights to enhance business performance. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will shape the future of renewable energy projects and financial operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in solar or real estate.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all commercial activities and financial strategies.
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and funding solutions.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

SAGE

Archibus

MDA

DealPath

Job description

Head of Commercial Finance

Our client is currently seeking a dynamic, financially minded individual for their Head of Commercial Finance position.

This is a critical role requiring a strategic thinker capable of driving financial strategies while supporting various departments. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in the financial space.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing, leading, and managing all commercial activities.
2. Strategic Involvement: Providing strategic and commercial input into the renewable business, including pipeline, revenue, and cost management. Developing business cases, reviewing supplier proposals, financial analysis, and project performance review.
3. Commercialisation of the business, including market strategy, commercial offerings, and strategic development.
4. Collaborating with business units to design solar and water proposals, identifying technical solutions to improve performance.
5. Risk mitigation through controls, legal contract review, and insurance.
6. Mentoring and consulting across business operations.
7. Group Involvement: Supporting the group with strategic input, process documentation, budgeting, property portfolio assessments, and IT system implementations.
8. Financial Reporting & Management: Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and managing funding solutions, including utility cost recovery models.
9. Managing financial controls, policies, weekly cash flow, and external audits.
10. Special Projects: Supporting financial modeling for mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory projects like EPCs.
11. Human Investment: Managing teams and stakeholder relationships, including external partners and industry forums.

Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• 8-10 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in solar or real estate industries.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Familiarity with systems like SAGE, Archibus, MDA, DealPath.
• Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and risk management.

Ensure compliance with relevant acts and minimize business risks. Ability to work under pressure and respond to change effectively.