Head of Finance
The Legends AgencyCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted March 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Our client operates in the renewable energy and infrastructure space, financing, owning, and managing projects that deliver clean, reliable power to commercial and industrial clients across Southern Africa.
Job Description
The Head of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial integrity, governance, and strategic financial direction of a growing project and asset portfolio in the renewable energy and infrastructure space.
Requirements
- 8+ years post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership
- Qualified CA(SA) or CIMA with relevant post-qualification industry experience
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, data analysis, and financial systems
- Proven experience implementing or improving automated reporting systems
- Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Microsoft Excel capability
- High ethical standards and strong fiduciary mindset
- Experience in corporate finance and/or project finance, including valuation methodologies, is beneficial
- Experience with Xero and Fathom is advantageous
- Knowledge of or strong interest in renewable energy or infrastructure projects
- Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
Benefits
- Senior leadership role within a growing renewable energy and infrastructure portfolio
- Direct exposure to Board-level decision-making and investor engagement
- Opportunity to shape financial systems, governance, and strategy during a critical growth phase
- Purpose-driven work contributing to sustainable economic and environmental outcomes