Head of Finance

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Y63VRXVV

Date posted:

Friday, January 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Drive financial leadership within a growing renewable energy and infrastructure portfolio

POSITION INFO:

- 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

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