Cost Control Director

Job description / Role

Our client is a multinational shipping group with a comprehensive network of services worldwide. We are currently seeking a Cost Control Director to be based in the Dubai office.

Client Details
Our client is a multinational shipping group with a comprehensive network of services worldwide. We are currently seeking a Cost Control Director to be based in the Dubai office.

This global organisation specializes in shipping and logistics, providing innovative solutions for container transportation across various industries and having a strong commitment to sustainability. The Dubai office is a strategic location for the the MEA region, covering 35+ countries.

This newly created position will be the start of a new function and will bring a key support to the business. As a Cost Control Director, you will report to the Regional CFO and the Director of Operations. You will play a key role in challenging the Operations for cost efficiency purposes.

Description
* Lead project to develop, implement, and maintain cost control
* Propose systems or processes to monitor operational costs.
* Analyse financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
* Conduct regular cost reviews, variance analyses, and performance evaluations to ensure alignment with budgeted goals
* Process cost reviews linked to regional cost-saving across departments, including Logistics, Operations to optimize the cost per TEU for the region.
* Established monthly cost reviews and support a quarterly advanced cost forecasts to proactively anticipate extra costs with operation team
* Focus on business controlling, not only by optimizing costs but also by generating additional revenues and improving performance, including monitoring initiatives linked to other services
* Raising alerts, anticipating risks, and providing ad hoc studies for new services/lines implementations, moving away from transactional tasks and creating value for the business.

Job Offer
* Competitive salary package: attractive tax-free salary and additional benefits including medical insurance and visa applicable to the family, relocation package and bonuses
* Be the pioneer of a new team and key point for all cost control matters
* Cover multiple countries in the MEA region
* Opportunities for professional development within a multinational group

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is preferred.
* A strict minimum of 8 years of experience in cost control, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
* Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as ERP systems(SAP is ideal), Excel and cost management software.
* A current or previous significant experience in the shipping industry is mandatory

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.