Renewable Energy - Finance Manager

Greys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company in renewable energy is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee its financial operations and support strategic business initiatives. This role includes managing the full finance function, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and significant experience in finance management within the renewable energy sector. SAP knowledge and a willingness to travel internationally are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing a full finance function and leading junior team members, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management for energy projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full finance function, including month-end close, reporting, and audits.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost-centre analysis; identify and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with external service providers, including tax and accounting partners.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Attention to detail

Time management

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred

Completion of accounting articles (SAICA, SAIPA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading international company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee its financial operations and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full finance function, including month‑end close, reporting, and audits.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑centre analysis; identify and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with external service providers, including tax and accounting partners.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards and tax requirements.
• Administer inter‑company contracts, insurance, lease agreements, and payment runs (local and cross‑border).
• Project finance support: validate cost calculations, monitor project margins, prepare forecasts and variance analyses.
• Advise management on finance and tax matters; assist in strategic projects.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Completed accounting articles (SAICA, SAIPA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience overseeing a full finance function and leading junior team members, ideally within the renewable energy, power, or alternative energy sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management for energy projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and strong time‑management skills.
• SAP experience and company secretarial knowledge advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

About the Company:

The company is an international system integrator delivering innovative renewable energy solutions globally. They specialize in battery energy storage systems, hydrogen applications, and hybrid energy solutions, with local operations in Cape Town.

How to apply:

1. Follow the link to our job seekers page – https://measuredability.com/jobs/
2. Search for the job title.
3. Click Apply to submit your CV.