Project Lifecycle Planner

Overview Experienced Project Lifecycle Planner with 5+ years in cost modelling, forecasting, and reporting. Skilled in improving processes and collaborating across project, finance, supply chain, and asset management teams. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations. Role: Project Lifecycle Planner About The Firm CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding $710M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage, and around 50MW of enabling thermal generation assets. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group. The diverse portfolio features large-scale renewable-led hybrid power plants for mines, rooftop and ground-mount solar PV plants for industrial clients, and distributed solar PV and battery power solutions for telecommunications sites. As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. Learn more at CrossBoundaryEnergy.com. Job Description CBE is looking to employ a Project Lifecycle Planner who will report to the Supply Chain Director. The Lifecycle Planner will work closely with the Project Development, Implementation and Finance teams to manage the cost controlling function for projects within CrossBoundary Energy. Why join us? The CrossBoundary Energy team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to make a large impact on the clean energy landscape for mines across the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. What You Will Do Your primary responsibilities would be: Project Cost Controlling Responsible for cost controlling of all projects from inception through to implementation Review and analysis of actuals vs budgeted costs Forecasting & variance analysis of projects in Early Works Procurement (EWP) to Implementation Capture and maintenance of materials/lists on Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations Liaise with project managers and contract managers to forecast expected future costs to completion Manage the process of contractual revenue/variation order claims Review and manage the weekly project-related expenses Budgeting Process Support the preparation of project cost budgets for project-related early bid submissions Formulate a detailed budgeting template that incorporates all functions of PV, BESS, Thermal and Wind construction to assist in project bid submissions Develop a trend analysis of projects various sizes for future projects Support Asset Management Commercial team forecasting budgets prior to start of DLP phase of all projects and future O&M forecasted spend Reporting Ensure timely project reporting in terms of all Early Stage projects and projects in Implementation phase Ensure Management team is always aware about current cost status of project and possible future deviations Together with the data operations team, continually update Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations with accurate product and construction related costs Statutory/Regulatory Requirements Ensure compliance with statutory / regulatory requirements, including: Country specific Reserve Bank approvals; Bond Resource planning (Bank Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantees) Other Ad-hoc Tasks Implementation of internal control and processes Who You Are You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets B.Com Accounting / Finance degree qualification At least 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role; or audit background having completed articles will be advantageous Experience in the renewable energy sector or other assimilated sector (i.e., construction or engineering) preferable Experience in reporting under IFRS Advanced skills for Excel and MS Office Experience in Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations will be advantageous Good communication skills Ability to work in a team, self-organised and disciplined High level of professionalism and attention to detail; good project management and organization skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Location The person will be based on site in Cape Town, South Africa. 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