Commercial Finance Management Associate Director

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Commercial Finance Management Associate Director in Riyadh, responsible for driving financial operations and providing key insights to executives. This critical role requires significant experience in finance management, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex client relationships. The ideal candidate will collaborate with account and client leadership to ensure commercial success.

Benefits

Opportunities for skills development through certifications

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 15+ years in similar finance roles.
• At least 5 years of client-facing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial aspects of Accenture's relationship with clients.
• Interact with senior management including CFOs and Client Group leadership.
• Lead and manage the commercial team supporting an account.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Management

Financial Management

Data Analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Role: Commercial Finance Management Associate Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

The Finance Business Management Associate Director is a key role in the Finance organization, providing data-led insights to advise senior business leaders. They play a critical role in managing day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the business. The candidate should have leadership qualities, charisma, and the ability to navigate a complex internal structure and economic model. They should have a proven record of driving value-creation activities through commercial and technical finance activities.

Commercial Directors work with account leadership, client commercial leadership, and the Accenture commercial team to:

• Deliver consistent, predictable results
• Meet or exceed Accenture's deal economics through rigorous adherence to commercial disciplines and processes
• Enforce disciplined management of the commercial aspects of contracts to safeguard revenues, profits, and reputation

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the account leadership team, serving as the primary commercial contact for account leadership and the client's senior commercial leadership (e.g., client commercial lead, procurement, sourcing)
• Interact with senior management at Accenture, including Market Unit Directors of Operations, CFOs, Client Group leadership, and other Finance leaders
• Serve as the primary interface for internal and external commercial management functions
• Oversee all commercial aspects of Accenture's relationship with clients and subcontractors, including negotiations, escalations, and resolving commercial issues
• Lead and manage the commercial team supporting an account team (finance/tax, legal, HR, operations)
• Provide analytical insights to enhance commercial performance
• Lead business development activities at the client
• Ensure balanced decision-making between sales, delivery, and commercial interests to deliver optimal results
• Establish governance structures for proactive management of finance, operations, and commercial issues
• Supervise, develop, and mentor members of the commercial team across multiple locations

Job Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering
• 15+ years in similar finance roles
• At least 5 years of client-facing experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial management including contracts, financial management, resources, operations, and client relationships
• Experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

About Accenture

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