Finance Manager Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

ISG Personalmanagement GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned company in poultry genetics is seeking a Finance Manager to establish finance operations in Saudi Arabia. This role involves building the function from the ground up, ensuring compliance, recruiting a team, and partnering with senior leadership to shape financial operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance, particularly in poultry or food processing sectors, and strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations and international accounting standards (e.g. IFRS).
• Experience in poultry, food processing, or production accounting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the finance and accounting function.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including AP/AR, invoicing, cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

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

CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (Great Plains)

Job description

Our client, Aviagen stands at the forefront of poultry genetics, pioneering research, and innovation on a global scale. Their broiler breeder brands are among the most recognized and respected in the industry and each has a proven record of success in addition to a large and loyal global customer base.

As global poultry revenues rise and market opportunities continue to expand, Aviagen is making significant investments to build world-class sites and facilities that will support long-term growth and industry leadership.

As part of its ongoing expansion in the TMEA region, Aviagen is establishing a new world-class operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as Aviagen’s first direct investment. The development will include six farms, a hatchery, feed mill, laboratory, and a decontamination unit, strategically located across multiple sites.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to play a critical role in establishing and leading Aviagen’s finance operations in Saudi Arabia. This is a rare opportunity to build the function from the ground up — designing financial systems, ensuring full regulatory compliance, recruiting and developing a local team, and acting as a key business partner to senior leadership. The successful candidate will combine operational expertise with a proactive, hands-on mindset to help shape the financial backbone of a growing regional business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the finance and accounting function, including department structure, systems, policies, and KPIs.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including AP/AR, invoicing, cash flow, and general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments, collections, and bank reconciliations.
• Drive month-end closings and prepare financial statements, benchmark reports, and management accounts.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and support strategic business reviews.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, including VAT and corporate income tax filings; manage biological asset valuations (IAS 41).
• Coordinate internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support decision-making.
• Manage fixed asset register, capitalization, depreciation, and CAPEX planning.

Candidate Profile :

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification preferred.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations and international accounting standards (e.g. IFRS).
• Experience in poultry, food processing, or production accounting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (preferably Great Plains).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in multicultural environments.
• Resilient, proactive, and committed to high standards of integrity and accuracy.
• Skilled in problem solving, analytical thinking, and taking initiative.
• Strong team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
• Hardworking, dependable, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
• Valid driving license required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the finance and accounting function, including department structure, systems, policies, and KPIs.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including AP/AR, invoicing, cash flow, and general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments, collections, and bank reconciliations.
• Drive month-end closings and prepare financial statements, benchmark reports, and management accounts.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and support strategic business reviews.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, including VAT and corporate income tax filings; manage biological asset valuations (IAS 41).
• Coordinate internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support decision-making.
• Manage fixed asset register, capitalization, depreciation, and CAPEX planning.

Candidate Profile :

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification preferred.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations and international accounting standards (e.g. IFRS).
• Experience in poultry, food processing, or production accounting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (preferably Great Plains).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in multicultural environments.
• Resilient, proactive, and committed to high standards of integrity and accuracy.
• Skilled in problem solving, analytical thinking, and taking initiative.
• Strong team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
• Hardworking, dependable, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
• Valid driving license required.

If you are interested in this challenging position we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application for ref.no. 107,700 preferably through our ISG career portal or via email.

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