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Financial Director
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-09-22
Listing for:
Confidential
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Corporate Finance, Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company
Industry : Transportation & Logistics Sector
We are a leading company in the transportation and logistics sector, seeking a seasoned Financial Director with 15+ years of progressive finance experience — ideally within transport, logistics, or fleet-intensive industries — to lead our finance function and drive financial strategy across our diversified operations
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning process
- Prepare, review, and present consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred)
- Professional certification required: CPA, CMA, CFA, or SOCPA
- Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity
- Prior experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet-heavy industries strongly preferred
- Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Familiarity with fleet management systems integrated with financial/ERP platforms
- Deep understanding of freight/logistics cost structures (fuel, drivers, maintenance, depreciation)
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and Power BI
- Deep knowledge of IFRS and Saudi tax/Zakat regulations
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
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