Supply Chain Finance Manager

Econofoods; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG retailer in Cape Town seeks a Supply Chain Finance Manager. You will provide senior financial leadership within supply chain and logistics teams, ensuring robust governance and driving cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience and proficiency in financial modelling and ERP systems. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years senior finance experience in retail or FMCG supply chain/logistics.
• Expertise in financial modelling and cost optimisation.
• Proficient with ERP systems and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior financial leadership within supply chain and logistics teams.
• Ensure robust financial governance and actionable performance insights.
• Drive cost efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Financial modelling

Scenario planning

Cost optimisation

Analytical capabilities

Communication in English

Education

BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

What Jobs are available for Logistics Finance in South Africa?

Showing 398 Logistics Finance jobs in South Africa.

Supply Chain Finance Manager – Econofoods

Salary: R900,000 - R1,200,000 per year

Location: Cape Town (Bellville) – Central office

Posted: Today

Job Description

Econofoods is a fast‑growing FMCG retail company specialising in frozen foods. With a vibrant culture, we prioritise customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Provide senior financial leadership within the supply chain and logistics teams.
• Ensure robust financial governance, budgeting, forecasting and actionable performance insights.
• Drive cost efficiency, enable data‑driven decision‑making and align supply chain operations with business financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, track and report KPIs such as R/kg, cost‑to‑serve, fleet utilisation, labour efficiency, shrinkage, stock losses and warehouse productivity.
• Analyse trends, deliver insights and lead corrective actions to improve financial and operational performance.
• Issue store expense reporting (P&L) and identify overspending indicators.
• Create margin expense management to improve efficiencies.
• Assist in cost allocations, capital‑expense reporting and deliver decision‑ready reports for Executive Committee.
• Implement governance frameworks for cost areas (overtime, fleet, inventory losses) and maintain compliance with audit requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts, incorporating volume shifts, labour demand and route changes.
• Develop financial business cases for major initiatives, including lease vs. own, Opex vs. Capex, ROI/IRR modelling, and support projects like the National Network Optimisation Model and Warehouse of the Future.
• Oversee automation of reporting, support deployment of WMS, barcode systems and cost‑to‑serve modelling.
• Measure and report on labour productivity, absenteeism, incentive schemes and seasonal planning.
• Deliver weekly and monthly performance reports, root cause analysis and action plans for performance gaps.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting; CIMA or MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years senior finance experience in retail or FMCG supply chain/logistics.
• Expertise in financial modelling, scenario planning and cost optimisation.
• Experience with lease vs. own, Opex vs. Capex, ROI/IRR modelling for large-scale projects.
• Proficient with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI).
• Strong governance, risk management and analytical capabilities.

Competencies

• Relationship building, teamwork, communication in English.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, analytical proficiency.
• Proactive, results‑driven mindset, strong stakeholder management.

How to Apply

Submit your application through our portal.

Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst – CHEP (Middle East & Türkiye)

Posted: Today

Job Description

CHEP supports global logistics via its share‑and‑reuse pallet network.

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, profitability reviews, variance analysis and financial modelling.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, annual budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide actionable insights.
• Support business case development, cost analysis and evaluation of strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and automation efforts.
• Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Finance Degree – Essential.
• CA(SA)/CIMA – Desirable.
• 3–4 years analytical business‑partnering experience in multinational environments.
• Experience in commercial, supply chain or logistics/FMCG industries.
• Advanced Excel and dashboard building.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong command of financial tools and systems: SAP, HFM, IFRS, Management Accounting, Data Analytics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Project and change management experience.

How to Apply

Submit through the portal; email applications will not be processed.

Supply Chain Finance Cost Management Lead – Unilever

Salary: R500,000 - R1,200,000 per year

Location: Johannesburg/Durban – travelling between factories and 3P sites.

Posted: Today

Job Purpose

Maintain strong accounting controls aligned with Unilever's Global Financial Controls Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production teams with financial insights for cost‑competitive, agile supply chain.
• Build & manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Maintain robust material usage controls and monitoring of 3P stock losses.
• Drive accurate reporting, SOX compliance, and SAP stock error resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Manage cost‑competitive supply chain operations and deliver waste reduction programmes.
• Review capital expenditure proposals and participate in transformation projects.
• Provide strategic insights, forecasts, and support decision‑making at executive level.

Qualifications & Skills

• Professional qualification in accountancy – CA or CIMA.
• Experience in supply chain or factory finance.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Application Process

Apply via the portal; email applications will not be processed.

Programme Manager – Trading & Trade Supply Chain Finance (Secondments)

Salary: R500,000 - R1,200,000 per year

Posted: Today

Key Responsibilities

• Project lead for developing trading and trade finance product capabilities.
• Product and channel development; transaction management.
• Partnership and network development, risk management, revenue diversification, and growth management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Honours degree in Commerce, Science, Finance, Banking, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
• Project or operations management qualification preferred.

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