Finance Team Lead

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Finance Team Lead located in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead financial strategy and operations, ensuring strong governance and effective cash flow management. This role includes overseeing financial reporting and compliance as well as providing insights to the executive team. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and over 5 years of relevant experience, ideally with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with leadership or team lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.
• Experience handling VAT and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Manage daily cash flow and maintain liquidity.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

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

Qualifications

• 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