Financial Director

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015565/PMA

Date posted:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Drive strategy, profitability and growth in a high-volume logistics environment where finance sits at the heart of operations. This Financial Director role is suited to a commercially minded leader who enjoys influencing decisions beyond the finance department and partnering directly with the CEO.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established logistics and supply chain organisation operating across multiple distribution channels and regions. The business is expanding and requires a Financial Director to join the executive team to strengthen financial governance, improve margins and support strategic growth initiatives.
This is not a back-office finance role — you will be deeply embedded in operations, pricing, contracts and expansion projects. The environment is fast paced, operationally intensive and highly commercial, offering real influence over business decisions and performance.
The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to leadership decision-making, play a key role in scaling the organisation and shape financial strategy in a company where finance drives value creation.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic financial leadership and partner with EXCO on business decisions
Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
Analyse route, fleet and contract profitability and implement cost optimisation initiatives
Manage cash flow, working capital and funding requirements
Oversee compliance, audit, tax and governance
Lead and develop the finance team and improve financial processes and reporting

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:
CA(SA) / CIMA or equivalent qualification
Experience:

Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience
Proven experience in logistics / transport / distribution / supply chain environment
Executive or senior finance leadership experience
Strong operational and commercial finance exposure
Experience managing large cost structures and high transaction volumes

Skills:

Advanced financial modelling and analysis
ERP systems (SAP / Sage / Oracle or similar)
Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership ability

Apply now!
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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:
Pascaline Seko
Executive Consultation

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