Financial Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics

apartmentStratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd placeJohannesburg calendar_month 

Financial Manager Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Johannesburg North

An international logistics and supply chain business with its head office based in Johannesburg North is looking for a commercially sharp Financial Manager to partner with operations and drive performance across the business.

The Role

You will take ownership of the full finance function while working closely with supply chain, logistics, and operational teams to drive cost control, reporting accuracy, and strategic insight.
  • Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Drive cost analysis across supply chain and logistics operations
  • Partner with operations to improve margins and efficiencies
  • Manage month-end, reporting packs, and variance analysis
  • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and governance
  • Work closely with international stakeholders and head office
  • Support business growth through data-driven decision-making
What You Need to Bring
  • CA(SA) / CIMA or equivalent qualification
  • Strong experience in logistics, supply chain, or operational finance
  • Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Experience working with international reporting structures

Technical non-negotiables:

  • SAP experience
  • Advanced Excel (this is critical)
  • VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
  • IF functions
  • Pivot tables
  • Macros
  • (You will complete a technical Excel assessment as part of the process)
What Sets This Role Apart
  • International exposure with global reporting lines
  • Highly operational, youll be in the business, not just reporting on it
  • Strong influence on cost, performance, and strategic decisions
  • A role for someone who can think commercially, not just technically
The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here
  • Fast, sharp, and detail-obsessed
  • Comfortable being challenged and working at a pace
  • Naturally analytical with a problem-solving mindset
  • Able to translate numbers into real business insight

If youre the kind of finance professional who lives in Excel, understands operations, and wants real impact, this is your space.

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