Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Converge; Asia; On-site; PEN 832,000 - 1,387,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and drive the company’s next phase of growth.

The role focuses on financial strategy, governance, and performance management, working closely with the executive team to steer strategic decisions and enhance profitability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience, with leadership roles as CFO/Finance Director or similar.
• Experience in FMCG or related industry is highly desirable.
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, planning, and performance management.
• Strong governance, risk management and commercial decision-making expertise.
• Ability to partner with senior leadership and provide financial insights.
• Experience building high-performing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial strategy, planning and performance to guide business growth.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic decisions and strengthen financial position.
• Balance strategic direction with financial discipline to shape long-term growth.

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

What This Role Is About

Our client, an ambitious organisation, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial function and support the business through its next stage of growth.

The role will oversee financial strategy, planning, and performance, ensuring strong financial governance while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and support long-term business objectives. The CFO will work closely with the leadership team to guide strategic decisions and strengthen the organisation’s financial position.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who can balance strategic direction with financial discipline and help shape the organisation’s future growth.

The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit

• 15+ years of finance experience, including substantial leadership experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or in a comparable senior finance role
• Experience within FMCG or a related industry is highly desirable
• Must be based in Jeddah or willing to relocate
• Proven track record in financial strategy, planning, and business performance management
• Strong expertise in financial governance, risk management, and commercial decision-making
• Ability to partner with senior leadership and provide financial insights that guide business strategy
• Experience leading, developing, and building high-performing finance teams
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify opportunities to improve profitability and support sustainable growth

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation and play a key role in shaping its financial strategy and long-term growth.