Head of Finance

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm is seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial leadership within a growing renewable energy and infrastructure portfolio. This senior leadership role entails overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and capital planning while working closely with the CEO and Board. The ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA) or CIMA with strong expertise in financial reporting and demonstrated experience in project finance. This opportunity also includes direct exposure to Board-level decisions and a purpose-driven work environment.

Benefits

Direct exposure to Board-level decision-making

Opportunity to shape financial strategy

Purpose-driven work for sustainable outcomes

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA with relevant post-qualification industry experience.
• Proven experience implementing or improving automated reporting systems.
• Experience with Xero and Fathom is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Prepare Board-level financial reports and coordinate annual audits.
• Lead financial systems implementation across portfolio and project levels.

Skills

Financial reporting expertise

Data analysis skills

Financial modelling skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel capability

Experience in corporate finance or project finance

Knowledge of renewable energy or infrastructure projects

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Fathom

Job description

Head of Finance

Drive financial leadership within a growing renewable energy and infrastructure portfolio

Location: Rondebosch, Cape Town | Full-Time | R800k to R1.1 Mil per annum| Sector: Renewable Energy | Infrastructure | Project Finance

About Our Client

Our client operates in the renewable energy and infrastructure space, financing, owning, and managing projects that deliver clean, reliable power to commercial and industrial clients across Southern Africa. The organisation is experiencing strong growth and is focused on long-term value creation, sound governance, and sustainable impact.

The Role: Head of Finance

The Head of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial integrity, governance, and strategic financial direction of a growing project and asset portfolio. The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and investor-related financial requirements, while supporting portfolio expansion and capital-raising initiatives. This position works closely with the CEO and Board and plays a critical role in shaping financial systems, controls, and long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• 8+ years post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership, with full accountability for financial reporting accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management accounts, supported by a Financial Controller and junior finance staff

• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and capital plans aligned to business strategy

• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and insights

• Analyse and report on consolidated and project-level returns, including RONA and ROE

• Support capital-raising initiatives and investor reporting requirements

• Prepare Board-level financial reports, valuation analysis, and financial models

• Oversee governance, statutory compliance, payroll, VAT, and tax processes

• Manage external auditors and coordinate annual audit processes

• Lead financial systems implementation and reporting across portfolio and project levels

• Oversee ESG and non-financial reporting as required by shareholders and the Board

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team as the organisation scales

About You

• Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA with relevant post-qualification industry experience

• Strong expertise in financial reporting, data analysis, and financial systems

• Proven experience implementing or improving automated reporting systems

• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Microsoft Excel capability

• High ethical standards and strong fiduciary mindset

• Experience in corporate finance and/or project finance, including valuation methodologies, is beneficial

• Experience with Xero and Fathom is advantageous

• Knowledge of or strong interest in renewable energy or infrastructure projects

• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment

• Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills

Whats in It for You

• Senior leadership role within a growing renewable energy and infrastructure portfolio

• Direct exposure to Board-level decision-making and investor engagement

• Opportunity to shape financial systems, governance, and strategy during a critical growth phase

• Purpose-driven work contributing to sustainable economic and environmental outcomes