Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Are you a visionary financial leader ready to make your mark in a dynamic, fast‑paced organisation? Our client, a rapidly expanding player in the logistics, supply chain, and freight forwarding sector, is searching for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive strategic growth and elevate financial performance across global markets.

This is not just another senior finance role — this is an opportunity to step into a business that is scaling fast, innovating boldly, and shaping the future of international movement and trade.

🚀 What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?:
As the CFO, you will be at the heart of decision‑making for a company with international reach and huge expansion ambitions. You’ll guide high‑impact strategy, optimise financial operations across borders, and influence the evolution of an already thriving business.

If you thrive under pressure, bring passion and purpose to everything you do, and want your work to truly matter, this is your stage.

🔍 Key Requirements:
We’re looking for an accomplished financial leader who brings:

• ✅ Professional Expertise:
  • CA(SA) or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification
  • 8–10 years' post‑articles experience, with minimum 3 years in senior management
  • Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding
  • Strong international finance exposure, including multi‑currency environments
  • In‑depth knowledge of taxation, accounting standards, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• 🚚 Industry Edge:
  • You understand the complexities of moving goods across borders and can navigate the financial intricacies of a global logistics or freight network.
• 💼 Leadership & Personal Attributes:
  • Passionate, driven, and solutions‑focused
  • Thrives under pressure and fast‑moving operational demands
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate numbers into business insights
  • Inspirational leader with strong stakeholder influence

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting in a high‑growth environment
• Oversee global financial operations, governance, and compliance
• Drive performance optimisation and profitability
• Guide executive leadership with data‑driven insights
• Manage risk, cash flow, and capital allocation
• Champion financial excellence and team performance

• A thriving organisation in one of the world’s most fast‑paced, high‑impact industries
• Significant influence at an executive level
• A culture that values innovation, passion, and high performance
• The chance to grow with a company expanding across global markets