Regional Cost Controller

We are seeking a Regional Cost Controller based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to drive cost transparency, financial discipline, and operational efficiency across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and analyzing operational costs, supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with country finance teams and business leaders to enhance profitability and performance across the region. Key Responsibilities Cost Control & Performance Analysis - Monitor, analyze, and control operational, logistics, warehousing, transportation, and administrative costs across all countries within the region. - Collect, consolidate, and validate monthly cost data from country finance teams. - Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance. MUST HAVE - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. - Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Cost Control, Financial Analysis, Management Accounting, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or Regional Finance roles. - Experience working in a regional or multi-country environment. - Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost accounting, and financial controls. - Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting tools. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis applications.