VP of Finance

Recruitment Matters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scale-up in Cape Town seeks a seasoned VP of Finance to spearhead its financial operations following recent funding. This pivotal role demands strong leadership, strategic financial acumen, and experience in high-growth environments, ideal for a Chartered Accountant with a proven track record in finance leadership.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance leadership.
• Experience in high-growth or scale-up environments is highly desirable.
• Proven success in raising capital and structuring funding arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain financial models for decision support.
• Establish scalable financial systems and controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Our client is looking for a seasoned, commercially savvy VP of Finance to join a high-growth scale-up that’s just secured significant funding and is poised for rapid expansion. With a successful MVP already in market and strong investor backing, the company is now building out its senior leadership team—starting with a world-class finance function. This role is ideal for a qualified CA with deep experience in strategic finance, capital structuring, and scaling financial operations from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decisions and capital planning

Set up scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting structures aligned with rapid growth

Structure and negotiate complex funding deals (equity, debt, hybrid) in line with business goals

Partner closely with founders and leadership on business strategy and financial direction

Lead forecasting, cash flow management, budgeting, and scenario planning

Prepare investor and board reporting packs with clear insight and data

Establish financial governance frameworks, risk policies, and compliance processes

Build and lead a high-performing finance team as the business grows

Skills

Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of capital structuring

Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning capabilities

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

Clear, confident communication—able to present to board and investor level

Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments with minimal structure

Strategic thinker who can execute hands-on when needed

Qualifications

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

10–15 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles

Experience in high-growth, early-stage, or scale-up environments highly desirable

Demonstrated success in raising capital and structuring innovative funding arrangements

Strong track record of setting up and managing financial infrastructure from scratch

Based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

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