(NEW) Manager (m/f/d) Cost Controlling

FEV Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV Consulting Middle East FZ-LLC seeks an experienced finance professional to lead cost controlling, FP&A and performance management for international clients. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting and project profitability across multiple functions, while advising executives on strategic financial choices.

With 8+ years in consulting or industrial sectors, you will drive reporting, KPIs and governance, support business development, and nurture client relationships in a dynamic, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or engineering related fields.
• 8+ years in cost controlling, FP&A, or management consulting.
• Proven experience leading client-facing projects in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Strong data analysis and ability to derive actionable recommendations from complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost controlling, financial performance, and business planning projects for international clients.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, project controlling, and profitability management across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.
• Develop and implement performance management frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures.
• Identify cost drivers, financial risks, and optimization opportunities to improve performance.
• Advise senior management and executive stakeholders on strategic financial decisions.
• Lead preparation of management reports, executive presentations, and business cases.
• Drive financial transparency and performance monitoring throughout transformation programs.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Cost Controlling

FP&A

Project Controlling

Performance Management

Management Consulting

Excel

PowerPoint

BI Tools

Client Relationships

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

BI Tools

Job description

Company:
FEV Consulting Middle East FZ-LLC

WHAT WE DO - AND WHY

FEV Consulting is the FEV Group's technology-driven top management consultancy. We act as a guide between strategy development and product realization in today's global environment. We do not simply work for companies, but for our customers - people who want to move society forward. That's why we develop and optimize technical product concepts with our focus on customer benefit, feasibility, sustainability and profitability.

We are looking for committed team players. Together with us and our customers, you will actively shape the future of mobility and the energy industry. You can expect a varied and exciting working day filled with challenging questions to tackle. You will be joining a strong, collaborative team and will benefit from our international and interdisciplinary environment.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead and manage cost controlling, financial performance, and business planning projects for international clients.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, project controlling, and profitability management across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations functions.
• Develop and implement performance management frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures.
• Identify cost drivers, financial risks, and optimization opportunities to improve business performance.
• Advise senior management and executive stakeholders on strategic and operational financial decisions.
• Lead the preparation of management reports, executive presentations, and business cases.
• Drive financial transparency and performance monitoring throughout transformation programs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development activities.
• Support proposal development, project acquisition, and the expansion of FEV Consulting’s Cost & Value Management capabilities

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Cost Controlling, FP&A, Project Controlling, Performance Management, or Management Consulting, preferably in automotive industry or industrial products.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships in consulting, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive actionable recommendations from complex data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI and analytics tools is an advantage.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a structured and results-oriented approach.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage
• Willingness to travel if required by client engagements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

An appreciative and contemporary corporate culture
We want to create a positive working environment. In our international teams, you work flexibly on sustainable topics. Through our open feedback culture, you can really help shape the company. We are made up of diverse personalities who love to celebrate our successes together. We work in flat hierarchies and have an open-door policy from student to CEO because we think that rigid hierarchies are yesterday's news. We also give you the freedom to grow personally and professionally. Because we want to actively support you on your career path, we offer a mentoring program for all colleagues.

Diverse career prospects
You can shape your career with us according to your own ideas. We give you the time and space to develop your potential at home or abroad at one of our many locations. Internal and external training opportunities allow you to discover or perfect your strengths.

Work-life balance
We are convinced that only a satisfied team can perform outstanding work. That's why we trust you to contribute to the company in a flexible and self-organized way. We do not have a classic consultant week. A good balance between office and remote work supports you in organizing your professional life and free time in a flexible way.

Additional benefits
With us, you will receive the classic benefits such as 30 days of vacation, capital-forming benefits (i.e. retirement plans), employee discounts and sabbaticals. However, we are constantly expanding these benefits, because appreciation means more to us than just offering the bare minimum.