(NEW) Manager (m/f/d) Cost Controlling - Riyadh

At FEV Consulting, we combine deep engineering expertise with strategic consulting capabilities to help leading companies improve competitiveness, optimize performance, and navigate complex transformation challenges. Our Cost & Value Management team supports global clients across the automotive, mobility, industrial, and technology sectors by delivering data-driven insights and sustainable business improvements.

To further strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Manager Cost Controlling (m/f/d) who combines strong financial expertise with leadership capabilities and a passion for helping clients achieve operational and financial excellence.

As a Manager Cost Controlling (m/f/d) , you will lead complex cost and performance management projects, advise senior client stakeholders, and drive financial transparency across large-scale transformation programs. You will be responsible for managing project teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact consulting engagements.

• Lead and manage cost controlling, financial performance, and business planning projects for international clients.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, project controlling, and profitability management across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations functions.
• Develop and implement performance management frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures.
• Identify cost drivers, financial risks, and optimization opportunities to improve business performance.
• Advise senior management and executive stakeholders on strategic and operational financial decisions.
• Lead the preparation of management reports, executive presentations, and business cases.
• Drive financial transparency and performance monitoring throughout transformation programs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development activities.
• Support proposal development, project acquisition, and the expansion of FEV Consulting’s Cost & Value Management capabilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Cost Controlling, FP&A, Project Controlling, Performance Management, or Management Consulting, preferably in automotive industry or industrial products.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships in consulting, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive actionable recommendations from complex data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI and analytics tools is an advantage.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a structured and results-oriented approach.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage
• Willingness to travel if required by client engagements