Chief Finance Officer (CFO) - Saudi

COREcruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering organization in Riyadh is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to oversee financial operations. This role involves ensuring financial sustainability and driving profitability within a large-scale food service context. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree and significant experience in finance with leadership roles, along with fluency in English and Arabic. A negotiable salary package is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in finance.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in large-scale catering or FMCG operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial operations.
• Ensure financial sustainability and robust cost controls.
• Drive profitability and optimize working capital.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Risk management

Cost control

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or related field

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA)

Job description

Very excited to be working with this food focused Group who are looking for a Chef Finance Officer to join their team - this role is based in Riyadh.

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations for a large-scale catering organization. This role ensures financial sustainability, robust cost controls, efficient supply chain financial management, and compliance with industry-specific regulatory requirements. The CFO is responsible for driving profitability, optimizing working capital, and supporting long-term growth through strong financial planning and risk management.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required for this CFO role:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA.
• 10–15+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in large-scale catering, food services, aviation, hospitality, or FMCG operations.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and complex supply chains.
• Fluency in English and Arabic required for this role
• Ready and motivated to be part of an incredible project – flexible, able to travel and unflappable!

Salary Package Offered: Market related and negotiable for the right person & experience

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