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