Chief Financial Officer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003230/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you can steer strategy, dodge risk potholes and accelerate profitability, this CFO role might just be your next first-class upgrade. Buckle up, this one’s for the financially fearless.

POSITION INFO:
Join a logistics giant operating at serious scale; a business where numbers move just as fast as their freight. Based in Johannesburg East, this organisation is looking for a CFO who wants to co-drive the business into its next growth lane.

If you’re passionate about high-impact leadership, complex environments and multi-country exposure, this is your moment to take the helm.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the financial strategy and guide executive leadership on performance, risks, and growth opportunities
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across both regions
Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, governance, compliance, and audit alignment
Manage cash, working capital, treasury and risk mitigation to keep the business financially fit
Partner with operations and commercial teams to strengthen margins, optimise costs and support major projects
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team while supporting Group-level initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Registered CA(SA) non-negotiable
Courier / Freight / Logistics industry experience required
Minimum 10 years’ experience leading a finance department, with at least 5 years in senior team management
Strong commercial and financial acumen with deep taxation and compliance expertise
Solid understanding of imports, exports, customs duties & cross-border operations
Proven experience implementing financial systems
Ability to influence, communicate and negotiate at senior executive level
Advanced MS Excel proficiency

If you’re ready to shift gears into a CFO role with impact, pace and continental reach, this is your next strategic destination!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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