Finance Director

Finance Director | Logistics

Location: Kwa Zulu-Natal

Industry: Logistics

CF Consulting is assisting an established logistics business with the appointment of a Finance Director
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This is an opportunity for an experienced CA(SA) to take responsibility for the strategic direction of finance within a commercially driven operating environment. The successful candidate will work as part of the broader executive team, providing sound financial insight, strengthening governance and supporting business performance.

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial direction.

• Drive accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting.

• Ensure strong governance, controls and compliance with group requirements.

• Support business strategy, planning, budgeting and performance management.

• Provide commercial insight to the executive team.

• Identify gaps in financial capability and implement practical improvements.

• Develop and empower a capable finance team.

• Ensure the finance function operates effectively without unnecessary reliance on the Finance Director for day-to-day execution.

• Partner with operational leadership to support sustainable business performance.

• CA(SA) qualification is essential.

• At least seven years’ experience in a senior finance leadership role.

• Strong financial reporting, governance and technical accounting knowledge.

• Experience working within a group or multi-entity environment.

• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining commercially hands‑on.

• A stable career history and evidence of sustained performance.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• The maturity and initiative to work in a lean, entrepreneurial operating environment.

The role would suit an ambitious finance professional who is ready to move beyond operational finance and make a broader contribution to business strategy and performance.