NEW Senior Cost Controller

Client of FEV Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of FEV Consulting seeks a cost controlling professional to monitor budgets and financial performance across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations, preferably with automotive or industrial products experience.

The role leads project controlling activities including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis and client-facing reporting, while developing models, dashboards and business cases to drive cost optimization and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; BI/reporting tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance across functions such as Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations.
• Lead project controlling: budgeting, forecasting, revenue tracking and profitability analysis.
• Develop financial models, business cases and dashboards; present to management and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling/Industrial Engineering/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Monitor analyze and control project costs budgets and financial performance across Procurement Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering and Operations functions preferably in automotive industry or industrial products Lead project controlling activities including budgeting forecasting revenue tracking and profitability analysis Develop and maintain financial models business cases and performance dashboards Analyze cost drivers variances financial risks and opportunities for improvement Support project managers and leadership teams with financial planning and decision-making Prepare management reports executive presentations and client-facing analyses Drive transparency regarding resource utilization project margins and operational efficiency Identify and implement cost optimization measures and process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting Contribute to transformation and performance improvement programs in international environments

YOUR PROFILE

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business Administration Finance Controlling Industrial Engineering Economics or a related field 5 years of professional experience in Cost Controlling Cost Engineering Product Costing Manufacturing Controlling Procurement or Automotive Consulting Experience within consulting automotive engineering manufacturing industrial or technology environments Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Excellent knowledge of financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting methodologies Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience with BI and reporting tools is an advantage Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Structured proactive and solution-oriented working style Fluent in English additional language skills are considered an advantage Willingness to travel if required by client engagements