Financial Manager

Ca Financial Appointments; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Strategic Financial Manager to lead financial transformation. This role requires 8-10 years of finance experience and a CA(SA) or CIMA qualification. You will guide strategic planning, mentor a large team, and optimize financial processes in a hybrid work environment. This position offers significant influence across the organization and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Exposure to EXCO decision-making

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in senior finance roles, ideally in logistics, freight, or supply chain.
• Expertise in financial modelling, reporting, risk management, and pricing strategy.
• Strong grasp of ISO governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 40 finance professionals.
• Own strategic financial planning, budgeting, and scenario modelling across regions.
• Champion financial systems optimisation and data-driven reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Risk management

Pricing strategy

Data-driven reporting

Leadership

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA with BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

ERP

Excel

Cargowise

Job description

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—a leader 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)
• 8-10 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 proficiency in ERP, Excel, and BI tools
• 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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Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: B2B Sales, Arabic Speaking, Adobe Flash, Executive Support, BI

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 8-10 years

Vacancy: 1