Job Description

Ready to lead financial transformation in the heart of international logistics?

We’re on the lookout for a strategic Financial Manager who’s equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the ground — someone who can lead with insight, inspire with innovation, and deliver with discipline.

About the Role
As one of three Financial Managers in a major logistics division (part of a top-tier SA group), you'll be responsible for steering financial strategy across a 500–600 person portfolio covering ocean freight, air, customs, and forwarding. This role demands more than technical strength — it calls for a hands-on leader who can elevate teams, drive digitisation, and embed finance at the heart of operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of ±40 finance professionals, unlocking growth and capacity
• Own strategic financial planning, budgeting, and scenario modelling across regions
• Champion financial systems optimisation and data-driven reporting (Power BI, ERP, Cargowise)
• Strengthen governance, audit readiness, and ISO-aligned compliance controls
• Partner with EXCO and operations to deliver insight, pricing support, and cost optimisation
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, from FX exposure to working capital cycles
• Embed financial thinking into tenders, procurement, and service innovation

What We’re Looking For

• CA(SA) or CIMA with a BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting (essential)
• 5–8 years in senior finance roles, ideally in logistics, freight, or supply chain
• Expertise in financial modelling, reporting, risk management, and pricing strategy
• A strong grasp of ISO, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Advanced ERP, Excel, and BI tools proficiency
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to coach, inspire, and elevate a large team
• Strategic mindset, operational savvy, and an appetite for change and innovation

What’s In It for You

• A senior leadership role with influence across a national logistics powerhouse
• Opportunity to shape finance culture and processes in a forward-thinking environment
• Exposure to EXCO decision-making and commercial strategy
• Hybrid work model and long-term career growth in a stable group

Curious? Energised by the challenge?
Apply now to explore whether this dynamic leadership role is your next big move.

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