Financial Controller - Shear International Co. Ltd
- Jeddah, Makkah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, pricing strategies, and operational decisions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures; identify root causes and provide recommendations.
- Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with department heads.
- Provide rolling forecasts and update management on business performance and financial outlook.
- Monitor capital and operating expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Analyze production costs, overhead absorption, and cost drivers specific to steel casting operations.
- Identify areas of cost savings and process improvement in procurement, production, and logistics.
- Evaluate product line and customer profitability to support commercial decision-making.
- Ensure financial practices comply with IFRS, local tax laws, and internal policies.
- Monitor internal controls over financial reporting and recommend improvements.
- Support statutory audits and coordinate with external auditors for timely closure.
- Conduct feasibility studies and ROI analysis for capital projects and new business opportunities.
- Support investment decisions by preparing cash flow models and break-even analysis.
- Evaluate financial risks and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor daily cash flow and working capital position.
- Liaise with banks for LC handling, funding arrangements, and credit facilities.
- Recommend actions to optimize receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience, ideally in heavy manufacturing or foundry industries.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), and Excel.
- Solid understanding of cost accounting, industrial operations, and project analysis.
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to present financial insights clearly.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.