Finance Manager CIMA

Now Hiring: Finance Manager (Acting CFO) | Startup Energy Sector | Stellenbosch

An innovative startup in the renewable energy/environmental solutions sector is looking for a hands-on, adaptable, and forward-thinking Finance Manager to join their small but growing team in Stellenbosch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified CIMA professional (or someone nearing completion) who’s ready to step into a Finance Manager / Acting CFO role and build financial controls, reporting structures, and strategic finance capabilities from the ground up.

If you’re seeking a meaningful role with flexibility, startup culture, and long-term growth potential — this is it.

The successful candidate will oversee the full finance function including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and stakeholder reporting. You’ll report directly to the CEO and play a key role in financial strategy and day-to-day financial operations in a business committed to driving sustainability and clean energy solutions.

• CIMA qualification strongly preferred (or currently studying towards completion)

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, management accounting, or financial oversight roles

• Strong understanding of budgeting, cashflow, and cost management in a fast-paced environment

• Startup mindset — comfortable with ambiguity, hands-on work, and scaling systems

• Preference for candidates outside of audit-heavy backgrounds (e.g., not traditional CA(SA)/SAICA articles)

• Open to all ages and genders — female candidates preferred due to grant KPI requirements

• Prior industry exposure in energy, petroleum, sustainability, or environmental sectors is beneficial, but not required

• Strong financial systems knowledge and report-building abilities

• Ability to build finance processes from scratch

• Confident communicator with the ability to present financials clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently

• Startup environment – expect flexibility, innovation, and direct impact

• Opportunity to shape the finance function in a mission-driven company

• Flexible working hours / partial remote setup negotiable

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: R40,000 – R60,000 per month CTC (depending on experience)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply today — contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
Visit: www.hireresolve.us
Send your CV to: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If not, we’ll keep your CV on file and reach out regarding future opportunities.

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