Business Finance Manager - Arabic Speaking

Edelman; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communication firm is seeking a Business Finance Manager in Riyadh to enhance financial performance and support strategic decision-making. As part of a dynamic team, you will manage financial transactions, perform analysis, and oversee project alignment with budgets. Candidates should possess substantial finance experience and professional Arabic proficiency, with a commitment to collaborative work in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance and accounting experience.
• Professional proficiency in reading and writing Arabic.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve client budgets; facilitate contract negotiations.
• Deliver monthly budget-to-actual reports and coordinate client audits.
• Manage accounts receivable and analyze budgets for profitability opportunities.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel skills

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA or MBA

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

## Business Finance Manager - Arabic Speaking
Riyadh
Edelman – Finance /
On-site

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as essential to transforming our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inspiring workplace that respects all individuals, reflects the diverse world we live in, and promotes trust, collaboration, and belonging.

As a Business Finance Manager, you will handle financial transactions, analyze financial reports, and monitor investment activities. You will develop strategies to enhance the company's financial performance and identify business opportunities to increase revenues. The role requires driving performance in a fast-paced environment while providing financial insights to support decision-making across a complex organizational structure.

We encourage candidates who are excited about this role to apply, even if their experience does not perfectly match every qualification, as they may still be the right fit for this or other roles.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Contracts & Pricing: Review and approve client budgets, facilitate contract negotiations, ensure project alignment with business terms, and develop summary sheets for account teams.
• Client Reporting & Audits: Deliver monthly budget-to-actual reports, coordinate client audits, and compile data.
• Financial Analysis & Planning: Review client fee phasing, manage accounts receivable, analyze budgets, support forecasting, prepare financial reports, and identify profitability opportunities.
• Revenue Recognition & Project Reconciliation: Ensure compliance with revenue policies and oversee project reconciliation.
• Billing & Cash Flow Management: Coordinate billing processes, review WIP and write-offs, monitor AR health, and support credit risk mitigation.
• Project & Resource Management: Lead project setup, support profitability, and collaborate on resourcing with HR and leadership.

Knowledge & Skills:

• 7+ years of finance and accounting experience.
• Professional proficiency in reading and writing Arabic.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday) and strong Excel skills.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Job Location and Benefits:

• Riyadh, The Business District Airport Road.
• Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working model.