Finance & Budgeting Specialist Operations & Storage (3 Month Contract)

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
Website:
Starting date: Immediately
Industry: Storage / Logistics / Fleet Operations
Purpose of this role
Our client is urgently seeking a highly experienced finance professional on a short-term contract to support financial operations, budgeting and reporting within a storage and logistics environment. The successful candidate must have strong financial acumen and be comfortable working with operational cost drivers such as fleet management and pallet space utilisation.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, manage and monitor budgets and forecasts
  • Perform detailed financial analysis, cost control, and variance reporting
  • Advanced use of spreadsheets for financial modelling and reporting
  • Analyse operational costs related to storage, fleet and pallet space utilisation
  • Provide financial insights to support operational and management decision-making
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting within tight deadlines
  • Collaborate closely with operations and management teams
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven strong financial background
  • Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
  • Advanced Excel / spreadsheet skills
  • Experience within storage, logistics, warehousing or fleet-based environments
  • Solid understanding of fleet costs, storage costs, and pallet space utilization
  • Ability to start immediately
  • Availability for a 3-month contract
Education requirements
  • BCom Degree in Finance, Accounting or Management Accounting essential
  • CIMA / SAICA / SAIPA qualifications advantageous
  • Strong foundation in financial management and accounting principles
Key Competencies
  • High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commercial and business-focused mindset
Area: Clairwood, Durban
Salary: R 30 000 - R 35 000 CTC
Availability- Immediately
Finance, Logistics, Warehousing, Fleet Management
Job Features Job Category Accounts, Transport / Logistics, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Salary R 30 000 - R 35 000 CTC
Commencement date ASAP
Location Clairwood, Durban
Contact type Contract
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1634825
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R30,000-35,000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned