A high‑growth, mission‑driven business operating in the renewable energy and infrastructure space is seeking a Head of Finance & Funding to join its leadership team. This is a pivotal role combining strategic finance leadership with hands‑on execution, offering the opportunity to play a direct role in funding and scaling impactful clean energy projects. You will take ownership of the funding strategy and financial leadership across a growing project portfolio, acting as the key interface with investors, lenders, and stakeholders. This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the detail of financial execution. Key Duties Lead and support equity and debt funding processes Build and manage complex financial models Prepare investment memoranda and funding decks Engage directly with: Banks Private equity houses Infrastructure funds Development finance institutions Coordinate due diligence and funding execution Support project finance structuring (SPVs, HoldCo structures) Stakeholder engagement Act as the primary financial interface for: Investors Lenders Auditors and advisors Present financial updates to senior leadership and boards Partner closely with development and delivery teams Why This Role Direct exposure to high‑impact renewable energy projects Opportunity to influence funding strategy at leadership level Work within a scaling, purpose‑led organisation Blend of strategic leadership and hands‑on deal execution Skills & Experience Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in: Project finance Investment banking / corporate finance Proven exposure to funding transactions and deal environments Strong financial modelling capability Commercially sharp and solutions‑driven Confident in investor‑facing environments Hands‑on with a strong sense of ownership Able to thrive in a lean, fast‑paced environment Entrepreneurial mindset with high accountability Qualifications CA(SA) / BCom Honours and strong commercial finance background with relevant experience #J-18808-Ljbffr