Project Financial Controller

Copper Quail; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the finance function for a portfolio of projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing budgets, cashflows, and stakeholder reporting, as well as ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in project or corporate finance and a relevant degree. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to impactful renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in project or corporate finance.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance function for a portfolio of project companies.
• Manage budgets, cashflows, reporting and lender requirements.
• Support audits, tax compliance and stakeholder reporting.
• Work closely with asset management, funders and senior leadership.

Skills

Project finance experience

Excel proficiency

Financial modelling

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

We’re recruiting for a leading renewable energy IPP with an industry-leading culture and strong project pipeline. This is a high-impact role supporting utility-scale renewable projects from financial close through construction and operations.

You’ll:

• Own the finance function for a portfolio of project companies
• Manage budgets, cashflows, reporting & lender requirements
• Support audits, tax compliance & stakeholder reporting
• Work closely with asset management, funders & senior leadership

You bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in project / corporate finance
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
• Strong Excel & financial modelling capability
• Renewable energy or infrastructure experience (advantageous)