Finance Manager – South Africa

Vtti; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company seeks a Senior Finance Manager in Cape Town to oversee financial operations and provide strategic leadership in alignment with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in a senior finance role and a recognized professional qualification. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to influence financial strategy in a global organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Opportunity for strategic influence

Exposure to global operations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience in capital-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial operations and shape financial strategy.
• Lead financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive insights and decision-making through financial analysis.
• Manage risk by maintaining robust internal controls.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Hyperion

Job description

Why Join VTTI?

At VTTI, we're more than just an energy infrastructure company. We are a global player with a strong focus on growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Role

As Finance Manager, you will not only oversee core financial operations but also play a strategic leadership role in shaping the success of our South African operations at BCT and contributing to the wider VTTI global network. This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to combine technical expertise with strategic impact, while working in a dynamic, international environment. Your responsibilities will cover the full financial spectrum while also ensuring that finance drives innovation and strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the business, shaping financial strategy and supporting leadership decisions.
• Lead financial operations, overseeing accounting, reporting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, and compliance in line with IFRS and local regulations.
• Drive insights and decision‑making by defining KPIs, delivering impactful financial analyses, and providing actionable recommendations to local leadership and VTTI headquarters.
• Manage risk and compliance by maintaining robust internal controls, overseeing audits, optimizing tax efficiency, and ensuring adherence to local legislation.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and succession planning.
• Ensure stakeholder confidence by maintaining strong relationships with auditors, shareholders, joint venture partners, and group reporting teams.
• Leverage ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion and Hyperion while driving automation initiatives to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Integrate sustainability and ESG considerations into financial reporting and investment decisions, aligning with VTTI's global sustainability agenda.
• Support evaluation of capital investments, funding options, and business cases to enable long‑term growth.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment between financial strategy and business priorities.
• Act as a change leader during organizational transformations, ensuring finance processes evolve in line with business needs.
• Represent VTTI Finance externally in industry forums, joint venture boards, and with regulators to strengthen the company's positioning.

What You Bring

• At least 10 years of experience in a senior finance role, preferably in an international or joint venture environment within capital-intensive industries.
• A recognized professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local accounting guidelines, and tax legislation.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP and Hyperion (preferred).
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
• A track record of leading finance transformation, ERP implementations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience in integrating sustainability / ESG considerations into financial frameworks and investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and build high‑performing teams with succession planning in mind.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• A balance of analytical rigor, practical problem‑solving, and long‑term strategic vision.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus.
• The chance to make an impact in a strategic leadership role.
• Exposure to a global organization with HQ in The Netherlands and operations worldwide.
• Opportunities to influence financial strategy while shaping local operations.
• A collaborative, performance‑driven environment where integrity, adaptability, and results are valued.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Are you the financial leader we are looking for?

Apply now and be part of shaping the future of VTTI in South Africa.