Freight & Logistics Controller

Job description: Purpose of the Job The Senior Freight & Logistics Controller is responsible for driving financial performance across Freight and Logistics operations across UAE through effective revenue control, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis. The role acts as a strategic business partner to commercial and operational teams, providing financial insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making, margin improvement, and sustainable business growth. Job Description 1. Revenue Recognition & Validation - Lead and oversee timely and accurate revenue recognition across Freight and Logistics operations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. - Drive the review and validation of accruals, billing accuracy, revenue assurance processes, and identification of potential revenue leakages. - Partner with operational leadership to ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of shipment data, revenue estimates, and financial reporting inputs. - Establish and continuously improve revenue control mechanisms to enhance financial accuracy and minimize commercial risks. 2. Cost & Margin Controlling - Lead comprehensive cost and profitability analysis across freight and logistics activities, including supplier invoices, outsourced services, agent expenses, and overhead allocations. - Monitor and challenge margin performance across products, customers, trade lanes, and service offerings, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability. - Identify and drive margin enhancement initiatives through cost optimization, productivity improvements, pricing support, and commercial performance reviews. - Provide strategic insights into cost drivers and profitability trends to support informed business decisions. 3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting - Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for Freight and Logistics operations. - Develop and present monthly performance reports, financial dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis to senior management and regional leadership teams. - Proactively identify financial risks, opportunities, and emerging business trends, providing recommendations to support strategic decision-making. - Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, financial visibility, and performance management processes. 4. Business Partnering - Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial leadership teams. - Provide financial leadership and analytical support for pricing strategies, customer tenders, network optimization initiatives, routing decisions, and supplier negotiations. - Influence commercial and operational decision-making through data-driven insights, profitability analysis, and strategic recommendations. - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business growth initiatives. Job Requirements - Experience and Education • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Logistics, or related field. • Professional certification (CMA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus. • 8 years of Experience in finance, ideally in freight/logistics operations. • At least 3 years in a controlling or FP&A role. • Strong knowledge of freight/logistics costing models. • Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles and IFRS. • Excellent analytical and financial modeling capabilities. • Experience with cost allocation, route costing, and yield analysis. • Advanced Excel, ERP systems (SAP/CW), and BI tools. Leadership Behaviors Building Outstanding Teams Setting a clear direction Simplification Collaborate & break silos Execution & Accountability Growth mindset Innovation Inclusion External focus Skills Attention To Details Communication Skills Critical Thinking Data Analysis Decision Making Financial Acumen Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking Team Leadership