CASE STUDY

Senior Finance Consultant to strengthen financial controlsand support renewable energy business

Supported ENERTRAG with financial controlling expertise to strengthen reporting, modernize finance systems, improve internal controls, and build financial management capacity as its South African operations transitioned toward commercialization.

Project Snapshot

LOCATION

South Africa

Time to project start

As soon as possible

PROJECT LENGTH

9 months

SECTOR

Renewable Energy & Energy Access

About the Client

ENERTRAG is an international renewable energy company developing integrated clean energy solutions across wind, solar, storage, and green hydrogen. Its South African operations form part of its broader commitment to advancing the just energy transition through the development, commercialization and operation of renewable energy projects.

The Project

As Enertrag’s South African business evolved from project development toward commercialization and operations, ENERTRAG required an experienced Senior Finance Consultant to strengthen its financial controlling function, modernize systems, and establish robust financial management practices to support its next phase of growth.

Key Deliverables

Strengthen financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting to support informed business decisions.
Enhance financial controls, cost management, and audit readiness across operations.
Support the implementation and integration of accounting and payroll systems.
Strengthen cash flow management, treasury oversight, and financial risk management.
Develop financial policies and processes while mentoring junior finance staff to build sustainable internal

The Talent We matched

Senior Finance consultant

14+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

TRACK RECORD

Financial controlling, management reporting, financial systems implementation, audit coordination, and process improvement across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain sectors. Strengthening internal controls, leading finance system migrations, and developing team capabilities.

ORGANIZATIONS SERVED

NAOS South Africa, Scan Global Logistics, Premier FMCG, and Kuehne + Nagel.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT

South Africa

We needed an experienced finance professional who could quickly understand our operating environment and provide practical support across financial controls, reporting, and systems. The consultant brought the technical expertise and hands-on approach required to support these priorities.

Happy Khambule

Chief of Staff, Head of Policy and Regulation.

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