# Financial Director — Confidential

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 11,760 to 19,600 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-18
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## Description

Job Title: Financial Director

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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

• Fluency in Arabic and English

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## 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

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