Senior Cost Controller

SSC Egypt; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SSC Egypt seeks a Senior Cost Controller based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to own cost management and financial control within a complex business environment. You will monitor cost performance, analyze variances, and provide insights to support strategic decisions, working with finance and operations to strengthen cost controls and financial visibility.

This role requires an independent finance professional who can resolve problems with minimal supervision and contribute to stronger financial

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in cost control or a closely related finance role.
• Strong SAP and SAP S/4HANA experience is a must.
• ACCA, CA, or CMA qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in complex business setups and cost management.
• Ability to analyze cost performance and investigate variances independently.
• Strong communication of financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost management and financial control in a complex business environment.
• Oversee cost performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders to strengthen cost controls.
• Improve financial visibility and support strategic decision making.

Skills

Cost control

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA

CA

CMA

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Senior Cost Controller Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

What This Role Is About

Our client is looking for a Senior Cost Controller, based in Jeddah, to take ownership of cost management and financial control within a complex business environment. The role will oversee cost performance, analyse financial variances, and provide insights to support business decisions. You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to strengthen cost controls and improve financial visibility. This position requires a highly independent finance professional who can handle complex issues, take ownership of problems, and find practical solutions with minimal supervision.

The Clients Definition of the Ideal Fit

• 5 to 7 years of experience in cost control or a closely related finance role
• Strong SAP and SAP S/4HANA experience is a must
• ACCA, CA, or CMA qualification is mandatory
• Strong experience working within a complex business setup
• Proven ability to analyse cost performance and investigate financial variances independently
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex problems and resolving them
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to communicate financial insights to senior stakeholders

This is an opportunity to take ownership of cost control within a complex business environment and contribute to stronger financial performance and control.