Chief Financial Officer (CFO004)

foregroundllc; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to strengthen financial governance and drive growth. You will oversee the finance function, lead planning and reporting, and improve processes and systems across multiple entities.

A strategic partner to the CEO and Board, you will shape capital allocation and finance strategy while ensuring robust controls and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in finance, 5+ years as CFO/Deputy CFO, a professional qualification

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive finance experience with 5+ years as CFO/ Deputy CFO in a multi‑entity setup.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience contributing to a full-cycle ERP implementation across modules.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, governance, tax and regulatory understanding.
• Proven treasury management, credit facilities and banking relationships experience.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function and integrity of financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance and financial management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and consolidated reporting.
• Drive improvements in finance processes, systems and governance.
• Guide capital allocation, manage banking relationships and funding needs.
• Shape long-term financial strategy with CEO and Board.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Financial planning

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA

CFA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Foreground is partnering with an established organization to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. This is a senior leadership opportunity with a mandate to strengthen financial governance, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term business growth.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the CFO will oversee the organization's finance function, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls, and sound financial management across its operations.

The CFO will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated reporting, while driving improvements in finance processes, systems, and governance. A key priority will be strengthening the organization's financial infrastructure and ensuring that technology supports timely reporting and informed decision-making.

As a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, the CFO will guide capital allocation, manage banking relationships and funding requirements, and shape long-term financial strategy. The role requires a leader who combines strategic judgment with a hands-on approach to execution.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should bring at least 15 years of progressive finance experience, including a minimum of five years as CFO or Deputy CFO within a complex, multi-entity organization. A recognized professional qualification, such as CPA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, is required.

Experience contributing to a full-cycle ERP implementation is essential, with involvement spanning requirements definition, process design, implementation, go-live, and post-implementation optimization.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of IFRS, financial governance, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements, alongside a proven track record in treasury management, structuring credit facilities, and managing banking relationships.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to translate financial insights into clear business decisions. Full professional fluency in Arabic and English is required.