Finance Director

CF Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Consulting is assisting an established logistics business in KwaZulu-Natal to appoint a Finance Director. The role requires a CA(SA) with strategic finance leadership experience to support business performance.

As part of the executive team, you will strengthen governance, oversee reporting and drive budgeting, planning and commercial insight across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-entity or group environment.
• Strong governance, controls and technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven ability to align finance with business strategy and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial direction.
• Drive accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting.
• Ensure governance, controls and group compliance.
• Support budgeting, planning and performance management.
• Provide commercial insight to the executive team.

Skills

Strategic finance

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial reporting

Group accounting

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Finance Director | Logistics

Location: KwaZulu-Natal

Industry: Logistics

CF Consulting is assisting an established logistics business with the appointment of a Finance Director.

This is an opportunity for an experienced CA(SA) to take responsibility for the strategic direction of finance within a commercially driven operating environment. The successful candidate will work as part of the broader executive team, providing sound financial insight, strengthening governance and supporting business performance.

Key responsibilities

Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial direction.

Drive accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting.

Ensure strong governance, controls and compliance with group requirements.

Support business strategy, planning, budgeting and performance management.

Provide commercial insight to the executive team.

Identify gaps in financial capability and implement practical improvements.

Develop and empower a capable finance team.

Ensure the finance function operates effectively without unnecessary reliance on the Finance Director for day-to-day execution.

Partner with operational leadership to support sustainable business performance.

Requirements

CA(SA) qualification is essential.

At least seven years’ experience in a senior finance leadership role.

Strong financial reporting, governance and technical accounting knowledge.

Experience working within a group or multi-entity environment.

Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining commercially hands-on.

A stable career history and evidence of sustained performance.

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

The maturity and initiative to work in a lean, entrepreneurial operating environment.

The role would suit an ambitious finance professional who is ready to move beyond operational finance and make a broader contribution to business strategy and performance.

All applications will be treated confidentially. The client's identity and further details of the opportunity will be discussed during the engagement process.

Please note that we will only consider applicants who meet the minimum requirements outlined above. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful.