Chief Financial Officer

Converge; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge in Jeddah is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial function during a pivotal growth phase. You will own financial strategy, planning, governance, and performance, partnering with the leadership team to shape profitability and capital allocation.

This role requires 15+ years in finance with senior leadership experience, ideally in FMCG, Arabic fluency, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in finance with substantial leadership roles (CFO/Finance Director)
• Experience in FMCG or related industry desirable
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate
• Arabic fluency is a must

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial strategy, planning and governance
• Drive performance and profitability through strategic financial leadership
• Guide strategic decisions with leadership team to strengthen financial position
• Build and develop high-performing finance teams and partner with senior management

Job description

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
• Fluency in Arabic is a must for this role
• 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.