Commercial Finance Management Associate Director | Riyadh, SA

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks a Commercial Finance Management Associate Director in Riyadh to lead finance operations and drive value creation. The role involves managing client relationships, providing analytical insights, and collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in similar finance roles.
• At least 5 years of client-facing experience.
• Experience in contracts, finance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the account leadership team.
• Manage all commercial aspects of client relationships.
• Provide analytical insights to enhance commercial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical insights

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Commercial Finance Management Associate Director

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 demonstrate leadership qualities, charisma, and the ability to navigate complex internal structures and economic models, with a proven record of driving value-creation activities through commercial and technical finance. Commercial Directors collaborate 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 and client senior commercial leadership
• Engage with senior management at Accenture, including Market Unit Directors, CFOs, Client Group leaders, and other Finance leaders
• Manage all commercial aspects of client relationships, including negotiations, escalations, and issue resolution
• Lead and support the commercial team supporting the account, including finance, legal, HR, and operations
• Provide analytical insights to enhance commercial performance
• Guide business development activities at the client
• Balance decision-making between sales, delivery, and commercial interests to optimize results
• Establish governance structures for proactive management of financial, operational, and commercial issues
• Mentor and develop team members 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
• Experience in contracts, finance, resources, operations, and client relationship management
• Experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

About Accenture: We aim to deliver the promise of technology and human ingenuity. With over 775,000 employees, we help stakeholders reinvent and create positive change. We foster an inclusive, diverse environment that values well-being, continuous learning, and innovation. Join us to be part of meaningful change. Visit www.accenture.com.

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