Finance Control Manager

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company SADAFCO; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Finance Manager who will take charge of the SAP implementation project, emphasizing the establishment of robust internal controls and optimizing finance processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field and 5-8 years of relevant experience, including expertise in SAP and strong project management skills. This is a vital role that interfaces with IT and business teams to ensure compliance and drive digital efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, including Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance lead in translating finance requirements into system design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and optimize finance processes.
• Drive the embedding of internal controls into system design to ensure compliance.

Skills

SAP implementation experience

Financial reporting framework knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/CA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Purpose of the job

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to play a critical role in our SAP implementation project, with a key focus on embedding robust internal controls, ensuring proper design and configuration of core financial modules, and driving process digitalization and efficiencies across Finance.

Key Accountabilities

Act as the finance lead in finance requirements are fully captured and translated into system design.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, consultants, and business stakeholders) to ensure end-to-end finance processes are aligned, optimized, and future-ready.
Drive the embedding of internal controls into system design and processes to ensure compliance with SOX, audit, and internal control frameworks.
Provide expert input on SAP Financial modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets (FA).
Champion process automation, simplification, and digitalization across finance operations.
Validate system configurations, participate in UAT, and support training and change management for finance teams.
Support data migration activities ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, including Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP implementation projects (S/4HANA preferred).
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage projects, work cross‑functionally, and deliver in complex transformation environments.
• Deep expertise in core finance processes: GL, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and system optimization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Competencies

• Well‑developed communication skills
• Structured, organized, and strong sense of following procedures
• Proactive
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and priorities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Well‑developed documentation skills and attention to detail without losing the bigger picture