Location: DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia
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Job Overview
LOCATION-SAUDI ARABIA-DAMMAM
Job Description
Financial Controller (Kanoo Logistics)
This role is dedicated to the operational side of the logistics division and whilst it requires extensive financial knowledge it is not an accounting function. It includes defining requirements of analysis, gathering data, ensuring quality of data, summarizing information appropriate for senior operations management, providing insight into market trends, competitor profiles and product performance.
- In Financial Planning: Plan, direct, and organize the accurate and timely reporting and forecasting of financial information for department in the group. Lead the process of preparing, consolidating and reviewing quarterly business reviews, budgets, forecasts and business plans. Provide financial planning and analysis to give tactical and strategic insight to the Management
- Internal Control: Implement /upgrade systems, processes and controls capable of delivering financial information in line with international standards and of supporting the future growth of the business. Manage the DOA process/updates/reviews for the division.
- Business Analysis: Identify and implement business analysis (including pricing, bids etc.) projects across the business. Create and leverage financial and operating models for various business projects. Develop and introduce financial models for use by the international business and its subsidiaries.
- Business Planning: Review proposed business plans as well as the financial structure (Financing needs). Develop the company’s planning models. Develop long term financial models, business dashboards, other KPI reporting structures, scenario planning and impacts of company reorganizations.
- Transformation program: The Business Controller will be involved in this group-wide program, transforming a leading regional organization’s Energy division to enhance repotting, planning, transparency of operations and efficiencies.
- Team Builder: Exercise strong and dynamic leadership of the finance function to ensure a result orientated and motivated regional team. Ensure appropriate communication with departments and other support areas
- Coordination: with project managers and department heads, other departments (such as Group Lawyers, Corporate and Project Finance, Financial Advisory Services, Accountancy, Budget, Control and consolidation, Audit) etc.) and local teams;
- Reporting: Answerable to Group Finance & Operations Manager on the above points
- Cost optimization: Lead the divisional review of costs (pass through, cost of goods sold, Opex, payroll etc.) to maximize efficiency. Collect and report monthly on progress. Liaise with Procurement and other divisions.
Skills
- University Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Professional Accounting Qualification (CA, ACCA, ACA, MBA)
- 10-15 years of work experience in a senior finance position
- Excellent Communication Skills in English Language
- Qualified and Experienced Saudi nationals will be preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP will be an advantage
- Leadership skills, Change Management & Financial Management