Financial Director

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a seasoned Financial Director with 15+ years of progressive finance experience to lead our finance function in the transportation and logistics sector in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on driving financial strategy across diversified operations and ensuring robust governance.

You will oversee budgeting, IFRS reporting, treasury, tax compliance, and cost optimization while mentoring the finance team and presenting KPIs to the Group CFO/CEO and Board.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership
• Experience in transport/logistics or fleet-heavy industries preferred
• CPA/CMA/CFA or SOCPA certification required
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Saudi tax/Zakat regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare, review, and present consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and treasury management across all entities.
• Manage relationships with banks, financing institutions, and external auditors.
• Ensure full compliance with Zakat, VAT, and local tax regulations.
• Lead internal control frameworks and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Drive cost optimization and working capital efficiency initiatives.
• Analyze cost-per-kilometer / cost-per-trip metrics to support operational efficiency decisions.
• Support pricing and contract profitability analysis for freight/logistics agreements.
• Monitor fuel price fluctuations and their impact on operating margins, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support fleet expansion decisions, including lease-vs-buy financial analysis.
• Manage CAPEX planning and investment appraisal.
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and financial structuring (as applicable)
• Develop and mentor the finance team; build succession-ready talent
• Present financial performance and KPIs to the Group CFO/CEO and Board

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Power BI

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Fleet management systems

Job description

Company Industry : Transportation & Logistics Sector

We are a leading company in the transportation and logistics sector, seeking a seasoned Financial Director with 15+ years of progressive finance experience — ideally within transport, logistics, or fleet-intensive industries — to lead our finance function and drive financial strategy across our diversified operations

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning process
• Prepare, review, and present consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and treasury management across all entities
• Manage relationships with banks, financing institutions, and external auditors
• Ensure full compliance with Zakat, VAT, and local tax regulations
• Lead internal control frameworks and coordinate internal/external audits
• Drive cost optimization and working capital efficiency initiatives
• Analyze cost-per-kilometer / cost-per-trip metrics to support operational efficiency decisions
• Support pricing and contract profitability analysis for freight/logistics agreements
• Monitor fuel price fluctuations and their impact on operating margins, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support fleet expansion decisions, including lease-vs-buy financial analysis
• Manage CAPEX planning and investment appraisal
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and financial structuring (as applicable)
• Develop and mentor the finance team; build succession-ready talent
• Present financial performance and KPIs to the Group CFO/CEO and Board

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred)
• Professional certification required: CPA, CMA, CFA, or SOCPA
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity
• Prior experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet-heavy industries strongly preferred
• Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Familiarity with fleet management systems integrated with financial/ERP platforms
• Deep understanding of freight/logistics cost structures (fuel, drivers, maintenance, depreciation)
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and Power BI
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and Saudi tax/Zakat regulations
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills