Regional Financial Manager

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