Business Controller – Fleet

Job Overview

Africa Global Logistics seeks an experienced Business Controller for its Fleet division to drive financial performance and operational efficiency across transport activities in Uganda. This role combines strategic financial planning with hands-on cost management to ensure fleet profitability and sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with operations teams to support data-driven decision making and long-term fleet investment planning.

Based in Uganda, this full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on one of Africa’s leading logistics providers. You will be responsible for developing accurate financial forecasts, monitoring expenditures against budgets, and implementing cost-control initiatives that directly affect the bottom line. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

As a key member of the finance team, you will ensure compliance with company asset management policies while supporting transport pricing and costing exercises. Your work will contribute to maintaining optimal fleet utilization levels and guiding replacement and expansion decisions based on thorough financial analysis. This position is ideal for a finance professional looking to specialize in the logistics and transport sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate annual fleet budgets and operational forecasts aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial projections for fleet operations to support planning cycles.
• Monitor fleet expenditure against approved budgets and investigate significant variances promptly.
• Support long-term fleet investment, replacement, and expansion planning through financial modeling.
• Participate in transport pricing and costing exercises to ensure profitability of transport services.
• Monitor and control all fleet-related operational costs including fuel, maintenance, tires, insurance, licensing, permits, tolls, and driver allowances.
• Conduct regular cost analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost efficiency improvements.
• Review fleet expenditure and recommend measures to improve cost efficiency based on data analysis.
• Analyze route profitability and vehicle operating costs to optimize fleet deployment strategies.
• Develop and implement cost-control initiatives across fleet operations to reduce unnecessary expenses.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fleet asset register for all vehicles and equipment.
• Manage accounting records relating to vehicle acquisition, depreciation, disposal, and replacement according to policy.
• Monitor vehicle life-cycle costs and utilization levels to inform replacement timing decisions.
• Prepare timely and accurate fleet financial reports for management review on a regular schedule.
• Produce monthly management accounts relating to transport and fleet operations for performance tracking.
• Analyze operational and financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement to senior management.
• Develop financial dashboards and reports covering fleet revenue, expenses, utilization, and profitability metrics.
• Present financial results and insights to senior management in clear, actionable formats.
• Support decision-making through data-driven financial analysis of fleet operations and investments.
• Monitor fleet revenues and ensure revenue assurance through accurate billing and tracking systems.
• Investigate unusual or excessive costs and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate periodic physical verification of fleet assets to ensure record accuracy and prevent losses.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial controlling, management accounting, or financial analysis roles.
• Proven experience in fleet management, transport logistics, or asset-intensive industries is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis techniques.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex financial functions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) for financial reporting and asset management.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and management reports under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication skills to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders clearly.

Desirable

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience working in multinational logistics or transportation companies with African operations.
• Knowledge of transport economics, vehicle operating costs, and fleet management best practices.
• Familiarity with Ugandan transport regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements for commercial vehicles.
• Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar for data visualization.
• Understanding of lease accounting, hire purchase agreements, and vehicle financing structures.
• Previous exposure to transport pricing strategies and profitability analysis in logistics operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local Ugandan languages is an added advantage.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications in the Ugandan market.
• Monthly transport allowance to facilitate reliable commuting to and from the workplace.
• Annual leave entitlement in accordance with Ugandan labor laws and company policy.
• Contribution to statutory social security benefits (NSSF) as required by law.
• Access to company health insurance coverage for employee and immediate dependents.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in finance and logistics domains.
• Clear career progression path within Africa Global Logistics’ growing African operations.
• Work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with exposure to international logistics practices.
• Performance-based bonus potential tied to individual and company financial targets.
• Stable employment with a reputable pan-African logistics leader operating across multiple countries.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please apply now by clicking the link below.

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