Chief Financial Officer

The Arab Lens; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arab Lens is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance strategy, governance, and performance across the organization. The role partners with the CEO and Board to deliver long-term value and profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial leadership, strategic insight, and a track record of executive-level collaboration in complex environments. Fluency in English is required, with CPA/CA/CMA qualification highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and commercial capabilities.
• Excellent communication with the Board.
• Proven executive leadership in complex organizations.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate finance and financial strategy.
• Oversee financial reporting, treasury, tax, and compliance.
• Develop long-term financial plans and investment strategies.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Strengthen governance and internal controls.
• Support acquisitions, investments, and financing activities.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on financial matters.
• Drive profitability and business performance initiatives.
• Lead enterprise risk management from a financial perspective.
• Build and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and investors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all financial activities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Board communication

Executive leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA

MBA (desirable)

Job description

Our client is an established organization entering its next phase of growth and is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide executive leadership across finance, corporate governance, investment planning, and business performance. The organization is looking for a commercially minded finance executive capable of partnering with the CEO and Board to support long-term value creation.

The Role

The Chief Financial Officer will lead the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, disciplined financial management, and informed decision-making while supporting sustainable growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate finance and financial strategy.
• Oversee financial reporting, treasury, tax, and compliance.
• Develop long-term financial plans and investment strategies.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Strengthen governance and internal controls.
• Support acquisitions, investments, and financing activities.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on financial matters.
• Drive profitability and business performance initiatives.
• Lead enterprise risk management from a financial perspective.
• Build and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and investors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all financial activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA qualification is essential.
• MBA is highly desirable.
• 18+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Proven executive leadership within complex organizations.
• Strong strategic and commercial capabilities.
• Excellent Board-level communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.