Finance Manager – Saudi National

Morgan McKinley; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager for investment operations in Jeddah. This pivotal role involves supporting the Chief Investment Officer and advising on investment decisions. You will monitor financial performance, conduct risk analysis, and assist in project planning for acquisitions. Ideal candidates are Saudi nationals with a strong educational background in finance or economics, and experience in external audit or due diligence. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant investment strategies within a major FMCG business, offering a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Background in external audit or due diligence, ideally with Big4 firms.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance and budgets of various investments.
• Support financial research and work with investment analysts.
• Carry out risk analysis and financial modelling for investments.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Risk Analysis

Data Analysis

Performance Improvement

Education

Finance or Economics Degree

MBA

CPA

CFA

Job description

Our client is a major FMCG business in Jeddah and has extensive operations across the Middle East. They are looking for a Saudi national to join their project office as Finance Manager for investment operations.

The purpose of this role will be to support the Chief Investment Officer and provide advice relating to investment decisions. The core duties will be:

1. Monitor financial performance, budgets and plans of the various investments; work with senior management on performance improvement opportunities.
2. Support the financial research function; work closely with investment analysts.
3. Carry out risk analysis including benchmarking, asset allocation, financial due diligence and financial modelling to enable management to make sound decisions on new and current investments.
4. Project planning for acquisitions including cost budget, timelines, scope, standards, and objectives.

This role is only open to Saudi nationals.
Finance or economics-related degree and ideally a post-graduate qualification such as an MBA, CPA, CFA etc.
You should have a background in external audit or due diligence, ideally trained with one of the Big4 firms.
Other experience required: mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, data analysis.