Financial Director - Renewable Energy Sector

Altgen is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Renewable Energy Sector in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves leading financial strategy, overseeing financial planning and analysis, and managing capital requirements. Candidates should have a finance degree, 15+ years in senior finance roles, and experience in the renewable energy sector. This is a full-time position based on-site.
About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team at AltGen City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. As the CFO, you will work closely with the Group CFO and CEO to guide the financial direction of our business.

Main Responsibilities:
• Lead financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives in energy trading and wheeling.
• Work with leadership to identify new market opportunities, commercial structures, and financial models that support growth.
• Establish a high-performing finance function with strong governance, reporting, and operational execution.
• Develop financial strategies that enhance capital efficiency and long-term value creation.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring sound decision-making.
• Design and manage financial models for pricing, margin analysis, and capital allocation within energy markets.
• Ensure financial processes and reporting structures support operational and strategic goals.
• Manage capital requirements, including funding drawdowns and equity guarantee processes.
• Oversee debt and equity financing, ensuring access to capital for infrastructure investments.
• Maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions to support business growth.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in finance or commerce, CA (SA)
• 15+ years in senior finance roles, preferably in renewable energy, energy, banking, or infrastructure
• Experience in scaling medium-sized businesses into large enterprises, including exposure to large-scale infrastructure transactions and project lifecycle accounting
• Expertise in financial engineering and reporting
• Asset / Liability management experience