Regional Financial Manager CPT

Copper Quail; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is seeking an experienced Financial Manager for their Cape Town branch. This role involves overseeing all financial functions, including governance, reporting, and budgeting.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of industry experience in logistics or shipping, combined with strong management experience leading finance teams. Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills are crucial for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in shipping, logistics, or related industry.
• Proven management experience leading finance teams for at least 3 years.
• Strong experience in branch-level or operational finance environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial function of the Cape Town branch.
• Ensure financial governance, reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Support strategic decision-making at branch level.

Skills

Strong financial reporting

Analytical capability

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

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

Tools

Financial systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 01/07/2026

Job Description

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.

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 modelling skills
• 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