Finance Architect: Global RE & Growth

Swisslinx Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslinx Middle East seeks a Finance Director to lead the institutionalization and financial management of its diverse portfolio across real estate investments and high-growth subsidiaries.

The role is focused on transforming the finance function toward institutional standards, acting as a Finance Architect who manages the financial lifecycle of asset-heavy investments and professionalizes reporting and governance for the wider group.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of senior finance leadership experience in investment firms, holdings, private equity, or real estate investment.
• Proven track record in financial structuring and large-scale real estate deals.
• Experience transforming finance departments and building institutional-grade systems.
• Native-level Arabic fluency; ability to lead board discussions in Arabic and English.
• Professional designation such as CA, CPA or CFA is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as financial lead for real estate transactions, managing capital structures, SPV oversight, and due diligence for large-scale acquisitions.
• Drive transition of finance function to international standards, IFRS remediation, and monthly close frameworks.
• Oversee financial performance and valuation of a multi-sector portfolio for IRR, NPV, and capital allocation.
• Lead treasury and debt strategy, securing project financing and liquidity management.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to international operating platforms with working capital optimization.

Skills

Financial leadership

Board-level communication

Strategic planning

IFRS remediation

Education

CA/CPA/CFA certified

Job description

Swisslinx Middle East seeks a Finance Director to lead the institutionalization and financial management of its diverse portfolio across real estate investments and high-growth subsidiaries.

The role is focused on transforming the finance function toward institutional standards, acting as a Finance Architect who manages the financial lifecycle of asset-heavy investments and professionalizes reporting and governance for the wider group.