Financial Manager

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POSITION INFO:

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company:

Our client is a leading renewable energy company specializing in wind farm development and operations. Committed to sustainable energy and economic development, they are seeking a highly skilled Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and drive strategic financial initiatives.

Role Overview:

The Financial Manager will be responsible for managing the financial health of the company, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting economic development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, auditing, and economic development, particularly within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including management accounts and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring efficient capital allocation.

Auditing & Compliance

• Lead internal and external audit processes, ensuring accurate and transparent financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Economic Development & ESG Compliance

• Ensure financial processes align with economic development commitments and policies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to implement Economic Development (ED) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) initiatives.
• Monitor and report on financial aspects of community and local supplier development programs.
• Provide financial insights to support sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies.

Economic Development

• ED Management and Governance:
  • Prepare and monitor ED SED budgets.
  • Report to the board of directors on ED SED projects.
  • Report to lenders and funders on ED SED projects.
  • Monitor and calculate termination point and ED SED performance debits/credits.
• Financial Management:
  • Validate and review the SED ED spend.
  • Track SED ED spend and analyse comparison to budgets.
  • Review and authorise SED ED payments.
• DOE Reporting:
  • Annexure A: People data, procurement, SED ED spend.
  • Annexure B: Quality checks, oversight, reviews.
  • Service provider SED ED report monitoring.
  • Ad-Hoc DOE reporting obligations including bursaries, education, project information, and SME spend.
• Audit Management:
  • Audit preparation and management.
  • Prepare audit documentation – people data, procurement, SED ED donations.
  • B-BBEE audit management – skills development, ED, SED, people, procurement.
• Community Trust Monitoring
  • Monitor implementation of trust structures – strategy, trustees etc.

Business Support & Strategy

• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist the CFO in capital investment decisions and funding strategies.
• Support project financing efforts, including liaising with investors and funding bodies.
• Evaluate financial performance and recommend improvements.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Financial Accounting Qualification
• Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of financial management experience, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Auditing & Compliance: Strong experience in auditing, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Economic Development: Knowledge of B-BBEE, ED, and ESG frameworks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software advanced Excel, and financial modelling.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
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Why Join?

• Be part of a leading renewable energy company driving sustainability and community development.
• Work in a dynamic and impact-driven industry.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.