Last Mile Cost Control Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution, validation, and planning of approximately 150M monthly.
• Lead the financial strategy for fleet operations aligned with cost-per-order targets.
• Develop annual financial plans, forecasts, and budgets across all regions related to all operation expenses and CAPEX.
• Define and develop financial KPIs and reporting cadences for operations, compensation, and overheads.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations for alignment on budgeting, spend control, and forecasts.
• Build financial SLAs with all vendors to assure a smooth and accurate payment cycle.
• Establish strong controls for invoice verification, payment cycles, and rider compensation processes.
• Assure compliance with internal financial policies, audit requirements, and contract terms.
• Monitor vendor billing accuracy, credit/debit note application, and petty cash reconciliation.
• Develop mitigation plans for financial risks including overspending or inaccurate data reporting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing regional P&L team and compensation function to achieve the targeted CPO.
• Set performance expectations, provide coaching, and assess team development needs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between P&L officers and operations to reduce cost leakages.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and proactive financial analysis.
• Own the operational fleet P&L and ensure alignment with overall Last Mile Division financial objectives.
• Track and report variances in budget, fuel expenses, vendor payments, and rider cost components for more than 10,000 vehicles and same quantity for riders
• Analyze cost drivers and recommend corrective actions to improve profitability.
• Ensure proper allocation of financial responsibilities across regional teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• +4 years in financial operations, preferably within logistics, fleet, or last mile delivery.
• Strong exposure to budgeting, cost control, invoice processing, and reporting.
• Deep understanding of P&L structure, financial governance, and cost centers.
• Familiarity with fleet-related cost drivers: fuel, maintenance, vendor payments, HR cost models.
• Knowledge of Saudi labor regulations related to payroll and compensation is a plus.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear operational actions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.