Regional Financial Manager

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Regional Financial Manager. This role oversees the financial function of the branch, ensuring financial governance, reporting, and compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience in logistics or shipping, and strong leadership skills. The position demands proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel, aiming to support operational decisions effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA) advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics, shipping, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial function of the Cape Town branch.
• Ensure financial governance, reporting, and budgeting.
• Lead finance teams while supporting strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Financial systems and ERP platforms

Excel

Job description

Job title: Regional Financial Manager

Location: Cape Town

Industry: Logistics

Role Overview

Our client, a well-established provider of shipping/ Large Scale transportation and logistics services, is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee the full financial function of their Cape Town branch. The role requires a commercially astute finance professional with hands-on operational experience within logistics, shipping, or a closely related industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial governance, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership, supporting both operational and strategic decision-making at branch level.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or similar) advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant industry (shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, transport, or supply chain)
• Minimum 3 years’ proven management experience leading finance teams
• Strong experience in branch-level or operational finance environments

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong financial reporting and analytical capability
• Sound understanding of logistics cost structures and revenue models
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Key Competencies

• Commercially minded and operationally focused
• Strong leadership and people management ability
• High attention to detail with strong governance orientation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment