Regional Cost Controller

With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you're fueled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals. At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities. Get On Board for a Dynamic and Purposeful Career. We are seeking a Regional Cost Controller based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to drive cost transparency, financial discipline, and operational efficiency across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and analyzing operational costs, supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with country finance teams and business leaders to enhance profitability and performance across the region

Key Responsibilities. Cost Control & Performance Analysis. Monitor, analyze, and control operational, logistics, warehousing, transportation, and administrative costs across all countries within the region. Collect, consolidate, and validate monthly cost data from country finance teams. Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance. Investigate significant cost fluctuations and identify root causes, risks, and opportunities. Review and challenge cost assumptions, explanations, and analyses submitted by country teams to ensure consistency and accuracy. Drive regional benchmarking initiatives to identify cost optimization opportunities and best practices. Monitor cost-saving initiatives and track savings achieved against objectives. Prepare regional cost performance dashboards, reports, and presentations for management and leadership reviews.