Group Chief Financial Officer

1 day ago

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa Smart4 Energy Full time R2 200 000 - R2 600 000 per year

Our client is a leading Commercial & Industrial renewable energy business that has been operating successfully for over a decade. The company designs, finances, builds, and operates sustainable energy solutions that power businesses across Africa. With a strong presence in four countries and the backing of UK-based institutional investors, the business combines financial strength with deep operational expertise to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible energy solutions.

The Group CFO will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board, responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring robust governance across the group. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a finance leader who can balance high-level corporate initiatives with day-to-day execution in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Position:
Group CFO

Location:
Gauteng

Salary:
R2.2mil to R2.6mil ex performance bonus

Qualifications:

  • CA(SA) (not negotiable)

Skills & Experience:

  • A minimum of years post article experience
  • A minimum of 5 years within a group strategic and operational finance role
  • Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Heavy industry experience
  • Microsoft Navision experience
  • Demonstrated exposure to cross-border, multi-currency, and fund-finance environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive financial strategy, capital planning, and liquidity management across all entities and regions.
  • Support the CEO in investor reporting, fundraising (debt and equity), and institutional capital structuring.
  • Ensure accuracy, integrity and timeous availability of all group financial reporting, consolidations, and management accounts.
  • Drive automation and reporting improvements to enhance decision-making, audit readiness, and investor transparency.
  • Implement and monitor group-wide financial risk management, including FX exposure, liquidity, and credit risk.
  • Liaise with external auditors, banks, insurers, and tax advisors.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to align financial insight with business outcomes.
  • Lead and develop the finance and systems teams across the Group

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established, investor-backed renewable energy company that is making a tangible impact on Africa's transition to clean energy. You'll be part of a passionate, high-performing leadership team driving innovation and sustainable growth across the continent.

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