Job Title: Financial Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CompanyIndustry : 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
Fluency in Arabic and English