Senior Cost Controller

Converge; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Cost Controller to own cost management and financial control within a complex business environment. You will analyze cost performance, investigate variances, and provide insights to support strategic decisions with finance and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in cost control, strong SAP/SAP S/4HANA skills, and ACCA/CA/CMA credentials, with solid budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in cost control or a related finance role.
• Strong SAP and SAP S/4HANA expertise is required.
• Professional qualification: ACCA, CA, or CMA.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own cost management and financial control in a complex business environment.
• Analyze cost performance and investigate financial variances independently.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to strengthen cost controls.
• Communicate financial insights to senior stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Take ownership of complex problems and resolve them with minimal supervision.

Skills

Cost control experience

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

SAP experience

Analytical mindset

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 Client’s 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.