Strategic Finance Lead - Costing & Control

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a capable finance leader in Gauteng to head the finance function and enhance financial control across the operation. The role focuses on strengthening processes, delivering insightful reporting, and supporting strategic decisions.

Candidates should have a CA(SA), CIMA, or B.Com Hons with 2–3 years of management experience, and strong costing/management accounting expertise. Logistics experience is advantageous, with hands-on leadership for direct reports.

Qualifications

• CA(SA), CIMA or B.Com Hons is required.
• 2–3 years’ management experience leading a team.
• Strong costing and management accounting expertise.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain or a related industry is advantageous.
• Exposure to Accounts Payable / Creditors is expected.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial information into business decisions.
• A confident, hands-on leader who can manage direct reports and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and drive financial control.
• Strengthen financial processes and reporting across the business.
• Ensure numbers tell the real story behind operational performance.

Skills

Costing

Management accounting

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Accounts Payable / Creditors

Education

CA(SA)

CIMA

B.Com Hons

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a capable finance leader in Gauteng to head the finance function and enhance financial control across the operation. The role focuses on strengthening processes, delivering insightful reporting, and supporting strategic decisions.

Candidates should have a CA(SA), CIMA, or B.Com Hons with 2–3 years of management experience, and strong costing/management accounting expertise. Logistics experience is advantageous, with hands-on leadership for direct reports.