R HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS
Our client is one of the largest integrated independent power producers in South Africa. They develop, finance, build, own and operate large-scale renewable energy projects,
They now seek a senior finance manager – corporate (investments) to join their group finance corporate team. You will report to the head of finance corporate.
JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- You will be required to be experienced and technically strong with valuations and modelling experience;
- You will be responsible for supporting all group related requirements offers a broad scope of responsibilities including modelling, valuations, treasury management, budgeting cash flow management and stakeholder engagement;
- You will be responsible for leading the finance – valuations and modelling team;
- You will be required to own the group’s valuation framework, financial modelling capability, and investment analysis, supporting executive decision-making and capital allocation across the business;
- You will be required to combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and is positioned as a key enabler of investment and funding decisions at an executive level;
- You will be required to have a strong focus on financial modelling, valuations, business forecasting and planning, data analytics and visualisation, as well as bespoke scenario analysis across the group and its projects;
- You will be required to work closely with the head of corporate finance on investment analysis, treasury strategy, compliance, and stakeholder management, while collaborating with the broader finance and accounting teams to ensure alignment across the group.
- You will be required to have a proven record in applying their technical skills and managerial expertise, with exposure to the infrastructure sector;
- You will be required to have extensive valuations and modelling experience and seek to diversify experience in a finance role;
- You will be required to work closely and report directly to the head of finance corporate with strategic financial strategy and implement across the group;
- You will be required to lead the finance – valuations and modelling team and set technical standards across the group;
- You will be required to own and sign off on all group and project valuations (DCF, sum of-the-parts, scenario analysis);
- You will be required to lead the modelling of individual projects and the consolidated group financial model, ensuring accuracy, integrity and alignment with strategic and investment objectives;
- You will be responsible for managing the treasury function and corporate funding processes by monitoring cash flows projects, oversee funding utilization and compliance, and / or shareholder drawdowns to meet projects and business requirements;
- You will be required to oversee development, review, and governance of financial and operational models;
- You will be required to provide strategic insights and scenario analysis to support capital allocation and business planning;
- You will be required to support investment decisions, transactions and portfolio optimization;
- You will be required to lead modelling support for funding, refinancing and capital structuring activities;
- You will be required to create and present insightful and compelling management presentations and valuation reports Lead and respond to ad hoc requests from Exco under tight timelines with clear, decision ready outputs;
- You will be responsible for preparation of budgets, forecasts and provide detailed variance analysis with actionable insights for decision-making;
- You will be required to engage with key stakeholders including CFO, Exco, lenders, investors, and advisors;
- You will be required to ensure strong governance, auditability, and compliance across all models and valuation outputs;
- You will be required to ensure high performance, accountability and continuous development and foster collaboration and alignment with group finance;
- You will be required to manage key stakeholders of the group both internal and external including shareholders, lenders, project CFO’s etc.
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- You have commitment, grit and ability to work in a fast-paced / investment environment;
- You have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English;
- You have outstanding analytical, problem-solving with proven record of managing teams;
- You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and are a self-starter;
- You have strong financial and management skills, as well as the ability to collaborative within the team and with other departments. You will be a key member of the finance corporate team and will play a key role in the organization’s success. The role is critical and high impact requiring a candidate who bring strong technical expertise and can quickly add value.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- You have a CA(SA) or equivalent qualification;
- You have a minimum of 10 years’ current, relevant experience in valuations, financial modelling and corporate finance;
- You have strong experience in project finance, structured finance, or transaction advisory;
- You have experience in infrastructure, energy, or capital-intensive sectors preferred;
- You have proven experience engaging at executive or board level;
- You have exposure to renewable energy – this would be a distinct advantage.
Outstanding opportunity. SUPERBLY successful business – huge growth; highly progressive business culture. Opportunity and great rewards; superb team; super exposure!