Finance Manager

Confidential Semi-Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential semi-government organization is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, analysis, reporting, and accounting functions. You'll lead budgeting processes, manage compliance with accounting standards, and provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of progressive finance experience and holds at least a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. This full-time role offers significant responsibilities in enhancing profitability and mitigating financial risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business strategy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Manage cash flow projections and working capital requirements.
• Analyze operating costs and profitability trends.
• Ensure adequate internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Accounting principles (IFRS)

Advanced Excel skills

ERP/financial systems (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks)

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

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

Master’s or CPA/CIMA/CFA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

The Finance Manager leads financial planning, analysis, reporting, and accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records, maximize profitability, mitigate risks, and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business strategy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies (e.g., IFRS).
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow projections and working capital requirements.
• Monitor bank relationships and optimize financing arrangements.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Analyze operating costs and profitability trends.
• Recommend cost‑saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Identify financial risks and implement controls to safeguard assets.
• Ensure adequate internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s or CPA/CIMA/CFA preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.

Skills

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS).
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP/financial systems experience (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks).
• Effective leadership, communication, and decision‑making abilities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial Services