The Opportunity
As Senior Financial Manager, you will be a strategic partner to the executive team, guiding financial planning, performance, governance, and risk management across local and international operations. You will help strengthen financial foundations while supporting aggressive growth and scalability.
This role goes beyond operational finance — it is about
strategic impact, leadership, and long‑term value creation.
? Role Purpose
To lead the finance function at a senior level, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and commercially driven decision‑making that supports sustainable growth across international markets.
? Key Requirements
✅ Professional Expertise
- CA(SA) (essential)
- 8–10 years’ post‑articles experience
- Minimum 3–5 years in a senior financial management or leadership role
- Proven experience within logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or a related sector
- Strong exposure to international finance and multi‑currency operations
- In‑depth knowledge of IFRS, taxation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
? Industry Insight
- Strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of cross‑border trade
- Ability to manage and interpret financial data across a global logistics or freight network
? Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Strategic, commercially minded, and performance‑driven
- Comfortable operating under pressure in a fast‑growth environment
- Confident decision‑maker with the ability to influence at executive level
- Strong people leader with the ability to build, mentor, and lead high‑performing finance teams
? Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the group’s financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Oversee financial operations, governance, compliance, and reporting across international entities
- Drive profitability, performance optimisation, and cost management
- Provide meaningful, data‑driven insights to support executive and board‑level decision‑making
- Manage cash flow, risk, capital planning, and investment analysis
- Ensure strong financial controls, processes, and system integrity
- Build and develop a high‑performing finance team aligned to business growth
? Why Join This Business?
- A senior leadership role within a rapidly expanding international group
- High‑impact exposure across global operations
- Strong executive influence without full CFO accountability
- A culture that values innovation, accountability, and excellence
- Long‑term growth potential aligned to the company’s international expansion strategy
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