Financial Director

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. 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 - 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