Strategic Finance Director – Transportation & Logistics

Confidential; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Leadership

Financial modeling

Power BI

ERP integration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's/MBA preferred

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Fleet management systems

Description du poste

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.