Head of Finance - Renewable Energy

Energy Vault; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking a Head of Finance to offer strategic financial leadership and drive operational excellence within the business. This senior role will be pivotal in managing financial oversight, investor relations, and compliance frameworks while supporting the company's growth trajectory in the South African market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in finance, including 5+ years in senior roles.
• Experience in energy or infrastructure sectors preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the executive team.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance frameworks.
• Manage investor relations and capital financing activities.

Skills

Strategic guidance

Financial oversight

Risk management

Investment decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA SA)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Financial systems

Data analytics

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced, strategic-minded Head of Finance to lead the financial function of a high-growth business operating at the intersection of energy trading, infrastructure development, and decarbonisation solutions for South African enterprises.

This is a senior leadership role that combines financial oversight with commercial strategy, capital management, and investor relations. As a key member of the executive team, you’ll be responsible for long-term financial direction, performance tracking, and operational execution, playing a critical role in supporting business scalability and ensuring governance, compliance, and reporting excellence.

The ideal candidate is a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working cross-functionally across finance, engineering, legal, and strategy teams to drive results and deliver value to a range of stakeholders including funders, equity partners, and industry regulators.

Duties & Responsibilities

Executive Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance to the executive team, contributing to overall business direction, revenue planning, and investment decisions.

• Oversee the development of robust financial systems, controls, and reporting structures to support business growth and scalability.

• Lead annual planning, forecasting, and performance management processes aligned to financial and operational KPIs.

Capital, Treasury & Investor Relations

• Manage corporate finance activities including debt structuring, equity financing, asset leasing, and capital drawdowns.

• Engage with financial institutions, insurance providers, auditors, and legal advisors to maintain strong commercial partnerships.

• Lead financial reporting and performance updates for investors, lenders, and other key stakeholders.

• Assess funding requirements and ensure ongoing liquidity and financial health of the business.

Governance & Risk Management

• Design and implement financial governance frameworks to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee enterprise-wide financial risk management, tax compliance, and internal audit functions.

• Maintain awareness of emerging financial innovations, tax reforms, and compliance obligations.

Operational & Commercial Finance

• Support commercial initiatives including pricing strategy, cost control, margin analysis, and investment modelling.

• Partner with business development teams to evaluate new revenue opportunities and market expansion plans.

• Provide financial insight and modelling support for infrastructure projects and commodity trading operations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA SA) or equivalent; additional certifications (e.g., CFA) advantageous

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce

• At least 15 years’ relevant experience, including 5+ years in executive or senior finance roles

• Sector experience in energy, infrastructure, financial services, or trading highly preferred

• Advanced understanding of corporate finance, treasury, and investor reporting

• In-depth knowledge of South African tax, financial regulation, and accounting frameworks

• Proficient in financial systems, data analytics, and scenario modelling tools

What we want

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align financial strategy with business objectives

• Skilled communicator with the ability to convey complex financial insights to varied audiences

• Proficiency in financial engineering, asset/liability management, and risk mitigation strategies

• Detail-oriented leader with strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities

• Proven experience managing cross-functional finance teams (treasury, FP&A, audit, insurance)

• Adaptive leadership style suited to high-growth and fast-paced environments

Behavioural Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of financial outcomes

• Curious, intellectually agile, and capable of deep-diving into operational metrics

• Energetic, mission-driven individual passionate about accelerating sustainable energy adoption

• Collaborative leader who thrives in small, agile teams and values execution as much as vision

What to look forward to