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Operational Finance Lead Renewable Energy & Infrastructure | Midrand, Gauteng
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you a commercially astute CA(SA) with a passion for renewable energy infrastructure development and operational excellence An industry-leading organisation delivering large-scale renewable energy and construction projects across Africa is seeking an experienced Operational Finance Lead to drive financial performance governance and strategic decision-making across its growing portfolio.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic project-based environment and enjoys partnering with executive stakeholders to support business growth.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic project-based environment and enjoys partnering with executive stakeholders to support business growth.
Minimum Requirements:
- CA(SA) qualification (essential)
- 6 years post-articles experience
- Proven track record leading and developing finance teams
- Experience within construction infrastructure engineering or renewable energy environments
- Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting project finance and financial modelling
- Advanced IFRS knowledge with specific exposure to IFRS 15
- Solid understanding of South African tax legislation
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
Advantageous:
- Exposure to multi-country operations across Africa and the Middle East
- Portuguese language proficiency
- Experience with BuildSmart or a similar project-based ERP system
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational finance function across multiple business entities and projects
- Drive budgeting forecasting cash flow management and financial planning processes
- Partner with project and executive teams to deliver financial insights and improve project profitability
- Ensure compliance with IFRS taxation and regulatory requirements
- Oversee financial controls reporting working capital management and asset management
- Conduct detailed financial and project performance analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team
- Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- Commercially minded with a strategic approach to finance
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills
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