Executive Director Finance

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned finance executive to develop and lead the organization’s financial strategy, aligning with the overall corporate strategy. You will oversee long-term planning, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis to guide major investments and capital allocation.

You will provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and executive leadership, monitor performance, manage risk, and drive cost optimization and value creation across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• Professional qualifications CFA, CPA, ACCA, CMA preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization’s financial strategy aligned with corporate strategy.
• Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Translate strategic objectives into financial targets, funding needs and resource plans.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and executive leadership on investments and growth.
• Monitor performance against plans, identify risks and corrective actions.
• Lead financial feasibility studies and business cases for initiatives and partnerships.
• Oversee capital allocation and ensure resources align with priorities.
• Drive cost efficiency, profitability and value creation initiatives.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessment, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Ensure governance, controls, and delegation of authority are in place.
• Support strategic transactions including M&A, partnerships and restructuring.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Business Units to assess financial impact.
• Present performance, forecasts, risks and recommendations to executive committees.
• Lead and develop the finance team and strengthen capabilities.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Executive leadership

Forecasting and budgeting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communications

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/MSA preferred

CFA

CPA

ACCA

CMA

Job description

• Develop and lead the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with the overall corporate strategy.
• Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial scenario analysis.
• Translate strategic objectives into financial targets, funding requirements, and resource allocation plans.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and executive leadership on investments, growth opportunities, cost optimization, and major business decisions.
• Monitor financial performance against strategy, budget, and business plans, identifying risks and corrective actions.
• Lead financial feasibility studies and business cases for strategic initiatives, investments, partnerships, and new ventures.
• Oversee capital allocation and ensure financial resources are directed toward the highest-value strategic priorities.
• Drive financial performance improvement, cost efficiency, profitability, and value creation initiatives.
• Establish financial KPIs and executive dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Lead financial risk assessment, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.
• Ensure appropriate financial governance, controls, policies, and Delegation of Authority are in place.
• Support strategic transactions, including M&A, partnerships, investments, and restructuring, where applicable.
• Work closely with Strategy, Business Units, and other functions to assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, risks, and strategic recommendations to executive management and relevant committees.
• Lead and develop the finance team and strengthen financial capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, CMA is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership experience.