Financial Director

Job Title: Financial Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCompany Industry : Transportation & Logistics SectorWe 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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processPrepare, review, and present consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRSOversee cash flow, liquidity, and treasury management across all entitiesManage relationships with banks, financing institutions, and external auditorsEnsure full compliance with Zakat, VAT, and local tax regulationsLead internal control frameworks and coordinate internal/external auditsDrive cost optimization and working capital efficiency initiativesAnalyze cost-per-kilometer / cost-per-trip metrics to support operational efficiency decisionsSupport pricing and contract profitability analysis for freight/logistics agreementsMonitor fuel price fluctuations and their impact on operating margins, and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport fleet expansion decisions, including lease-vs-buy financial analysisManage CAPEX planning and investment appraisalSupport M&A activities, due diligence, and financial structuring (as applicable)Develop and mentor the finance team; build succession-ready talentPresent financial performance and KPIs to the Group CFO/CEO and BoardQualifications & Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred)Professional certification required: CPA, CMA, CFA, or SOCPAMinimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacityPrior experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet-heavy industries strongly preferredStrong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)Familiarity with fleet management systems integrated with financial/ERP platformsDeep understanding of freight/logistics cost structures (fuel, drivers, maintenance, depreciation)Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and Power BIDeep knowledge of IFRS and Saudi tax/Zakat regulationsExcellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsFluency in Arabic and English