Finance Team Lead

Sweater; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm in the Riyadh Region is looking for a Finance Team Lead to drive financial strategy and oversee all financial operations. This critical role involves managing financial reporting, cash flow, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and over 5 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a collaborative and fast-growing work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with leadership or team lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and oversee all financial operations.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and manage daily cash flow.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts; monitor budget performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

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

CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Team Lead to lead the financial strategy and oversee all financial operations. This role is critical in ensuring strong financial governance, effective cash flow management, and accurate financial reporting to support executive decision-making and sustainable growth.

The Finance Team Lead will work closely with the CEO and executive team, providing financial insights, maintaining compliance, and driving financial performance across all locations and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s overall financial strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial reporting, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Manage daily cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations
• Establish, implement, and enforce robust financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts; monitor budget performance and analyze variances
• Review and approve procurement activities and financial expenditures in line with approved budgets
• Manage VAT, tax filings, and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audit process
• Provide timely financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to the CEO and executive team
• Evaluate and monitor the financial performance of all locations, departments, and operations
• Support business planning, cost optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or ACCA is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with leadership or team lead experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial controls
• Experience handling VAT, taxation, and working with external auditors
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with financial systems and ERP/accounting software

• A key leadership role with direct impact on company strategy

• Collaborative and fast-growing work environment