Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for logistics operations (warehousing, transportation, and 3PL services).
• Consolidate financial inputs from operational departments and analyze variances against plan.
• Provide monthly cost-to-budget visibility and recommend corrective actions.

2. Cost Control & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor operational expenditure (OPEX) and cost-per-unit KPIs across all logistics activities.
• Implement financial dashboards and cost control mechanisms to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Track and report on key cost drivers such as transport cost per delivery, cost per pallet, and warehouse utilization.

3. KPI & Business Analysis

• Define and monitor key operational and financial KPIs (e.g., EBITA, Gross Margin, Cost Recovery, Productivity Ratios).
• Partner with Operations to develop performance scorecards and productivity benchmarks.
• Translate operational data into actionable financial insights for management.

4. Reporting & Financial Insights

• Prepare and present monthly management reports highlighting financial performance, budget adherence, and forecasts.
• Ensure financial data accuracy across ERP and reporting systems.
• Support leadership in decision-making through scenario modeling and profitability analysis.

5. Process Optimization & Compliance

• Streamline finance operations processes including invoicing, accruals, reconciliations, and cost allocation by business unit.
• Maintain compliance with Starlinks financial policies and Saudi regulatory standards (ZATCA, VAT, GOSI).
• Liaise with auditors and internal control teams during financial audits.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with relevant department teams to optimize end-to-end cost efficiency.
• Provide financial support for new business initiatives, tenders, and customer pricing models.
• Develop financial models for new contracts, ensuring operational feasibility and profitability.
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Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for logistics operations (warehousing, transportation, and 3PL services).
• Consolidate financial inputs from operational departments and analyze variances against plan.
• Provide monthly cost-to-budget visibility and recommend corrective actions.

2. Cost Control & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor operational expenditure (OPEX) and cost-per-unit KPIs across all logistics activities.
• Implement financial dashboards and cost control mechanisms to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Track and report on key cost drivers such as transport cost per delivery, cost per pallet, and warehouse utilization.

3. KPI & Business Analysis

• Define and monitor key operational and financial KPIs (e.g., EBITA, Gross Margin, Cost Recovery, Productivity Ratios).
• Partner with Operations to develop performance scorecards and productivity benchmarks.
• Translate operational data into actionable financial insights for management.

4. Reporting & Financial Insights

• Prepare and present monthly management reports highlighting financial performance, budget adherence, and forecasts.
• Ensure financial data accuracy across ERP and reporting systems.
• Support leadership in decision-making through scenario modeling and profitability analysis.

5. Process Optimization & Compliance

• Streamline finance operations processes including invoicing, accruals, reconciliations, and cost allocation by business unit.
• Maintain compliance with Starlinks financial policies and Saudi regulatory standards (ZATCA, VAT, GOSI).
• Liaise with auditors and internal control teams during financial audits.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with relevant department teams to optimize end-to-end cost efficiency.
• Provide financial support for new business initiatives, tenders, and customer pricing models.
• Develop financial models for new contracts, ensuring operational feasibility and profitability.
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