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Voltalia

Senior Financial Controller (m/w/d)

Become a Senior Financial Controller at Voltalia in Cape Town, South Africa. Lead financial operations for affiliate companies, ensuring compliance and financial integrity. Enjoy a dynamic work environment focused on renewable energy and sustainability.
Voltalia
Voltalia
Cape Town, South Africa   On-site   Full Time  UTC+02:00

Voltalia

Company Overview

Voltalia

Paris, France

2005

Business Model

Renewable Energy

Production and sale of electricity from renewable sources, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Electricity sales, project development, and energy management services.

Locations & Geography

Voltalia operates in several countries, including Brazil, Portugal, France, Greece, and Morocco.

Company Culture

Their mission is to contribute to the energy transition by providing sustainable energy solutions.

Voltalia promotes a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on sustainability.

They offer various training programs and career development opportunities to enhance employee skills.

Activities & Projects

Voltalia is currently involved in multiple renewable energy projects across different continents, including solar and wind farms.

They are investing in innovative technologies to improve energy efficiency and storage solutions.

Voltalia implements sustainable practices in all their projects, focusing on minimizing environmental impact.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Voltalia include roles in project management, engineering, and operations.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Contact Information

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Job Description

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintaining renewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts-a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.

In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy-let's power a sustainable future together!

Your Missions

Under the authority of the Regional CFO along with in-depth relationship with the Country Manager, the Senior Finance Controller is fully responsible for any administrative and finance matters relating to all Voltalia affiliate companies registered and future companies in his/her region:

  • The Senior Finance Controller should lead and anticipate (be proactive over) the administrative and finance matters in his/her area scope, with the appropriate support of training, human and system resources, internally and externally.
  • The Senior Finance Controller is accountable for:
    • Reliable internal and external financial releases;
    • Compliance with regulations in Secure internal control environment;
    • Research for performance solution to follow-up the business.

The Senior Finance Controller is the face of finance outside the company and is responsible (with cooperation to dedicated department) for administrative and finance matters encompass without being limitative accounting, banking, tax, internal controls, customs, corporate secretary as well litigations and procurement documentation, statutory financial statements duly audited and published, financial analysis, budgeting, process improvements, and cash flow management to ensure regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and efficient operations within the company.

Qualifications & Experiences

  • Degree Level: Business school or post-graduate degree in management;
  • At least 8 years of previous experience in finance and accounting, including experience in a fast-growing environment (transformation of the finance function, implementation of procedures, ...);
  • Knowledge Areas:
    • General and cost accounting;
    • Tax education;
    • Audit processes;
    • Knowledge of ERP and consolidation software;
    • Advanced use of Microsoft Office;
    • English proficiency.

Key Skills

  • Autonomy and initiative;
  • Rigour and organisation;
  • Management of priorities;
  • Very good interpersonal skills and adaptability;
  • Ability to analyse and summarise;
  • Appetence for IT tools and systems.

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About the role

December 15, 2025

Full Time

Company

December 15, 2025

On-site

Voltalia

voltalia.com

  •  Cape Town, South Africa

At least 8 years in finance and accounting

UTC+02:00

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