Fractional CFO

Allied Talent Partners

10h•Remote

About The Position

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact. High-Level Overview The client is seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer to support a renewable energy company operating mini-grids across West Africa at a critical stage of financing execution. The business is advancing a Series A raise alongside an asset financing facility, with multiple interested counterparties already identified, but lacks the senior financial leadership required to structure and close these transactions effectively. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the role will focus on bridging this gap while relieving pressure on internal bandwidth. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in transaction structuring and execution, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-party financing processes in emerging market contexts.

Requirements

Proven experience as CFO or senior finance lead supporting complex financing transactions through to close
Demonstrated track record in structuring equity and/or debt financing in infrastructure, energy, or similarly capital-intensive sectors
Experience working with multiple investors or financing partners in parallel processes
Background in emerging markets, ideally with exposure to African markets or similar operating environments
Experience supporting or developing in-house finance teams during periods of scale or transition
Deep expertise in transaction structuring, including corporate structuring, investor alignment, and financing architecture
Strong understanding of diligence processes and the financial requirements of institutional investors and DFIs
Ability to navigate and integrate multiple financing instruments (equity and asset-level financing)
Familiarity with IFRS reporting environments and investor-level financial expectations
Strong judgment in prioritising critical finance improvements without derailing transaction timelines
Highly execution-oriented, with the ability to maintain focus on defined deliverables in a fractional capacity
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing complex, evolving stakeholder dynamics
Strong ability to coordinate across internal teams, investors, and advisors without creating bottlenecks
Pragmatic and solutions-driven, particularly in resolving structuring and process challenges
Clear communicator capable of distilling complex financial issues into actionable decisions

Nice To Haves

French not required but a plus

Responsibilities

Lead structuring and execution support for the Series A raise, including coordination of diligence, investor requirements, and closing processes
Oversee structuring of the parallel asset financing facility, working across existing term sheets and financing partners
Advise on corporate and transaction structuring decisions (e.g. jurisdictional considerations such as Mauritius vs existing structures) and implications for current and prospective investors
Coordinate financial workstreams across multiple stakeholders to drive alignment and maintain momentum toward close
Strengthen targeted areas of the finance function required to support investor readiness, including investor and covenant reporting, while upskilling the existing controller

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