Finance Lead - KSA_Finance_Finance.Styli.KSA_KSA-RIYADH-OFFICE - RIYADH_Styli

Landmark Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a finance professional to manage all finance operations for its KSA entities. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with accounting standards and lead budgeting and financial analysis initiatives. Responsibilities include managing finance operations, acting as a strategic partner to local management, and overseeing regulatory compliance, including VAT and e-invoicing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance and significant experience in finance management within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience managing finance operations and compliance in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Proven capability in strategic finance and optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all finance operations for KSA legal entities including accounting and audit.
• Act as the primary finance partner to Country Managers in KSA.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business review cycles.

Skills

Financial management

Compliance knowledge

Accounting principles

Strategic analysis

Cost optimization

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

1. Entity Finance & Controllership

• Manage all finance operations for KSA legal entities, including accounting, audit, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely closing of books in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Handle coordination with external auditors, local tax authorities ZATCA, and legal advisors.
• Oversee VAT compliance, returns filing, and reconciliations
• Lead compliance with e-invoicing mandates in KSA.

2. Commercial & Business Finance

• Act as the primary finance partner to the Country Managers in KSA.
• Own the local P&Ls, perform variance analysis, and provide strategic insights to drive top-line and margin improvements.

3. Supply Chain Finance

• Partner with operations, warehousing, and logistics teams to manage and optimize supply chain costs.
• Monitor and control fulfillment, shipping, and last-mile delivery expenses.
• Support make vs buy, route optimization, and vendor efficiency decisions.

4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage day-to-day banking and fund flow operations in both countries.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and optimization of working capital, including collections and payables.
• Maintain strong banking relationships and drive treasury efficiency.

5. FP&A and Strategic Initiatives

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business review cycles for KSA.
• Drive process automation and reporting standardization across both entities.
• Support regional finance transformation projects, ERP enhancements, and system integration efforts.