Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Head of Finance

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy | Johannesburg or Cape Town (Hybrid)

Are you a strategic financial leader with the ambition to shape a high-growth renewable energy platform in Southern Africa?

Our client, a dynamic and fast-scaling renewable energy developer and energy trader, is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer / Head of Finance to join the executive leadership team and drive financial excellence, capital strategy, and long-term growth.

With an objective to deliver an excess of 3GW of new renewable energy by 2030, this business is at the forefront of developing, financing, and operating large-scale renewable projects that empower private offtakers and major industrial users across the region.

About the Role

As CFO / Head of Finance, you will lead the full financial agenda of the organisation. You will develop a high‑performing finance function, steer capital decision‑making, manage group financial performance, and ensure robust governance aligned to shareholder and regulatory standards.

You will play a decisive role in capital structure planning, commercial investment decisions, and the execution of complex project finance transactions that underpin the company’s rapid expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Committee
• Lead financial strategy, capital planning, and performance management across the group
• Manage project finance transactions and institutional funding relationships
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multiple entities and project SPVs
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Build, mentor, and grow a high‑calibre finance team
• Strengthen internal controls, risk frameworks, and governance
• Support M&A and energy trading opportunities as the business scales

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