Freight And Logistics Controller

About the role

The Senior Freight & Logistics Controller will lead financial performance across freight and logistics operations in the UAE. This role combines revenue control, cost management, budgeting and forecasting to drive profitability and support strategic business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee accurate revenue recognition, accruals, billing accuracy and revenue assurance for freight and logistics activities.
• Conduct comprehensive cost and margin analysis, challenge performance across products, customers and trade lanes, and recommend profitability improvements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes, producing monthly performance reports, dashboards, KPIs and variance analysis for senior leadership.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to freight, logistics, supply chain, procurement and commercial teams, providing analytical support for pricing, tenders, network optimisation and supplier negotiations.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Significant experience in financial controlling, preferably within freight, logistics or transportation environments.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, cost accounting and margin analysis.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence commercial decisions with data‑driven insights.

Required skills