Finance Director, FP&A - Saudi Arabia & Bahrain

CFA Institute; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk and strategy firm is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial planning and analysis in the Riyadh Region. This role requires over 15 years of finance experience with strong leadership and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have a professional certification and a background in insurance or financial services. This position offers the opportunity to drive financial strategy and decision-making across the region in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Strong focus on career development

Opportunity for international exposure

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience with a track record in insurance or financial services.
• Proven leadership in strategic financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Experience reporting to international headquarters (London or Singapore ideal).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Deliver high-impact financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Manage and develop a direct report in Bahrain and support wider regional financial operations.

Skills

Finance experience

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

CFA, CPA, CA, or ACCA

Job description

Overview

Finance Director, FP&A - Saudi Arabia & Bahrain for Marsh McLennan. Location: Flexible - Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, KSA with bi-monthly travel to Riyadh. Marsh McLennan is seeking a high-caliber Finance Director to lead Financial Planning & Analysis across Marsh Saudi, Bahrain, and MMC Middle East. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, performance insights, and commercial decision-making across the region.

What makes you stand out

15+ years of finance experience, with a track record in insurance or financial services. Professional certification is mandatory: CFA, CPA, CA, or ACCA (SOCPA preferred; CMA not applicable). Experience reporting to international headquarters (London or Singapore ideal). Proven leadership in strategic financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. Strong commercial mindset and business partnership skills. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities. Comfortable working in dynamic, high-performance environments with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and MMC Middle East
• Deliver high-impact financial insights to support business decision-making
• Manage and develop a direct report in Bahrain; support wider regional financial operations
• Partner with senior leadership across operations, FP&A, and controllership functions
• Implement process improvements and ensure alignment with global standards
• Support due diligence activities and corporate initiatives across the region
• Ensure compliance with internal reporting and SOX requirements

What's in it for you

• A senior leadership role with regional influence in a global Fortune 500 company
• Exposure to complex, multinational operations and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative leadership team
• Supportive environment with a strong focus on career development and diversity
• Competitive compensation and long-term career progression opportunities

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive, collaborative finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving results. Someone who is not afraid to get involved in the details, but also capable of stepping back to see the bigger picture. A strong preference will be given to female candidates as we continue building a diverse and inclusive leadership team.

Location & Travel

• The role is based in Riyadh or Dubai
• Bi-monthly travel to Riyadh is required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV clearly outlining relevant experience, qualifications, and leadership achievements.

Join Marsh McLennan and be part of a global team shaping the future of insurance and risk.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.