Finance Manager

Confidential Careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of a leading automotive dealership. You will oversee planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance across sales, aftersales, and dealership operations.

The role emphasizes IFRS, ERP systems, advanced Excel, and developing a high-performing finance team to drive cost optimization and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 8-12 years of finance experience, including experience within the automotive industry or dealership operations.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and automotive business KPIs.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dealership's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Monitor profitability across Vehicle Sales, Parts, Service, and Body & Paint operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financial risk.
• Partner with dealership management to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and treasury activities.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Drive financial efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of a leading automotive dealership. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, cash flow management, and supporting business performance across sales, aftersales, and dealership operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the dealership's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Monitor profitability across Vehicle Sales, Parts, Service, and Body & Paint operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financial risk.
• Partner with dealership management to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and treasury activities.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Drive financial efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 8-12 years of finance experience, including experience within the automotive industry or dealership operations.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and automotive business KPIs.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.