Finance Manager

Unilode Aviation Solutions Switzerland Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An international aviation solutions provider is seeking a Finance Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This senior role demands a strong financial leader who will ensure compliance with regulations such as ZATCA and oversee audits and reporting. Candidates must have a relevant degree and a professional finance qualification alongside significant experience in a senior finance role. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills are essential. This position is based in Riyadh, with full-time responsibilities spanning the Middle East region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance or controlling role within a multi-country or regional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi statutory, tax, and ZATCA requirements.
• Proven experience managing audits, statutory reporting, and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Finance Lead for the KSA legal entity, supporting regional Middle East operations.
• Ensure full compliance with ZATCA requirements including VAT, withholding tax, and statutory filings.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for KSA and the Middle East region.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

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

Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA or equivalent)

Job description

The role of the Finance Manager (Middle East) is to provide senior financial leadership and statutory oversight across the Middle East region, with primary responsibility for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role acts as the finance lead for the KSA legal entity, ensuring strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, and effective business partnering with regional and global stakeholders.

The role holds delegated Power of Attorney (POA) and regulatory authority for the KSA entity and works closely with the Country Lead to manage statutory, commercial, and financial obligations. The Finance Manager is accountable for ZATCA compliance, statutory reporting, and the effective management of external advisors.

Key Responsibilities and Mapped Competencies

Financial Leadership and Governance

Ensures Accountability, Business Insight

• Act as the Finance Lead for the KSA legal entity, supporting regional Middle East operations.
• Hold Power of Attorney (POA) and delegated regulatory authority for the KSA entity, in line with governance requirements.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance with internal control standards, and adherence to group policies.
• Partner with the Country Lead to support entity management, governance, and decision‑making.

Statutory, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance

Courage, Ensures Accountability

• Ensure full compliance with ZATCA requirements, including VAT, withholding tax, and statutory filings.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audits, and regulatory submissions for KSA and other Middle East entities as required.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax consultants, including PwC.
• Monitor changes in local tax and regulatory requirements and advise the business on implications.

Performance Management and Commercial Controlling

Drives Results, Business Insight

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for KSA and the Middle East region.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and performance insights to regional and global leadership.
• Conduct financial reviews, profitability analysis, and business case evaluations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and DSO performance.

Business Partnering and Decision Support

Customer Focus, Action‑Oriented

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to regional and functional leaders.
• Support investment decisions, CAPEX reviews, and approval processes.
• Provide financial input into tenders, pricing decisions, and commercial negotiations.

External Relations and Advisory Management

Collaborates, Builds Trust

• Represent the company in financial matters with government authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
• Coordinate government‑related financial processes in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate external professional advisors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior finance or controlling role within a multi‑country or regional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi statutory, tax, and ZATCA requirements.
• Proven experience managing audits, statutory reporting, and external advisors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into business insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Our Values in Action

• Be Humble and Curious: Continuously strengthen financial and regulatory expertise.
• Inspire, Empower, and Prosper: Enable leaders through clear, reliable financial insight.
• Team up to be Better: Partner effectively across finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Be Passionate about our Customers: Support sustainable, compliant business growth.
• Be Eager to Win: Drive strong financial performance and disciplined execution.
• Take Ownership and Get Stuff Done: Act decisively on statutory, financial, and governance obligations.
• Build a Better Future: Strengthen long‑term financial resilience and compliance.

The Small Print

This role is a full‑time senior finance position with regional Middle East responsibility and primary accountability for the KSA entity. The role carries significant governance, regulatory, and fiduciary responsibility, including Power of Attorney.

The Finance Manager is expected to operate with a high degree of integrity, judgement, and independence, working closely with executive leadership while ensuring compliance with local regulations and group policies.

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business growth and regulatory change.

Eligibility Requirements

• Based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Eligible to hold Power of Attorney and regulatory authority in KSA.
• Willingness to support regional Middle East activity and travel as required.