Senior Financial Manager

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Energiequelle GmbH Full time
Your mission

As Senior Financial Manager you are ensuring the commercial viability of our project pipeline. 
By applying your extensive experience in Renewable Energy and leveraging your network in the South African finance sector you will secure funding models, advise the company in strategic decision and lead engagements with investors and lenders.

Project finance

  • Expand and maintain a network of investors and lenders for Renewable Energy projects (Wind, Solar, BESS)
  • Develop project finance concepts and models for the C&I market 
  • Feasibility-analysis of Renewable Energy projects throughout the life cycle of the project
  • Support the development of bankable financial models 
  • Manage external stakeholders (investors, lenders, shareholders) during the development process
  • Prepare offers and present projects to investors, banks, offtakers and other relevant parties
  • Responsible for the sales & procurement process including relevant contracts
Business Development Offtake
  • Develop NPV savings models in cooperation with the BD/Offtake Manager
  • Analyse power purchase agreements (PPA) and evaluate financial impact, risks and opportunities.
  • Maintain financial modelling to optimise PPA terms, pricing structures, and contract terms to improve project valuations
  • Support the negotiation of bankable PPA and loan agreements
General
  • General commercial & financial tasks and coordination of services such as accounting, legal, banking, etc.
  • Provide guidance and financial advice to the company 
Your profile

  • Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CA(SA)) preferred
  • Must have sound knowledge and experience in project financing with a focus on renewable energies
  • Proficiency in contracting PPAs and associated financial models 
  • Strong negotiating skills and persuasiveness 
  • Structured way of working and goal orientation
  • Business fluent in English
Why us?

  • Competitive salaries and flexible working hours
  • Personal responsibility & short decision-making processes
  • Convincing benefits including medical
  • Extensive training and regular development opportunities
  • A “people come first” work culture
About us

Drive the energy transition forward together with us
Energiequelle is a project developer and operator of wind energy and photovoltaic plants, substations and storage facilities. In addition, we realize innovative energy supply solutions. With around 550 employees in Germany, France, Finland, Poland, South Africa and Greece, we are an owner-managed, internationally active company - passionate, courageous and human.



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