Financial Controller

Lenovo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo seeks a Saudi national Financial Controller to lead monthly close, FP&A, and governance for our fast-growing Saudi business. The role offers potential expansion into a broader META regional remit in the future and reports to senior finance leadership.

Responsibilities include IFRS-based close, budgeting, forecasting, dashboards, and supporting strategic decisions with strong financial insights. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

• Saudi national candidate required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA/ACCA preferred.
• 6–10 years of experience in finance, controlling, or FP&A in multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, internal controls, and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Experience in financial analysis, modeling, and management reporting.
• Familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication in Arabic and English.
• High ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month end close process in line with IFRS and Lenovo standards.
• Oversee accounting accuracy, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and statutory compliance.
• Drive FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Prepare business performance reports and dashboards for management, regional and global leaders.
• Support Lenovo business groups with financial insights, deal reviews and commercial decision-making.
• Strengthen internal controls, ensure audit readiness and manage governance requirements.
• Work with ZATCA compliance for VAT and tax-related submissions.

Skills

Finance

FP&A

IFRS

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Communication skills

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / ACCA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Description and Requirements

Lenovo is seeking a high caliber Financial Controller Saudi National to lead financial operations for our fast growing business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for monthly close FP amp A business partnering and financial governance with the opportunity to expand into a broader META regional remit in the future. This is a key position for a motivated Saudi finance professional looking to join a global leader in technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month end close process in line with IFRS and Lenovo global standards
• Oversee accounting accuracy, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and statutory compliance
• Drive FP amp A processes including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modeling
• Prepare business performance reports and dashboards for management, regional and global leaders
• Support Lenovo business groups with financial insights, deal reviews and commercial decision-making
• Strengthen internal controls, ensure audit readiness and manage governance requirements
• Work with ZATCA compliance for VAT and tax-related submissions

Candidate Requirements

• Saudi National (mandatory)
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CMA, ACCA preferred.
• 6 10 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling, or FP&A within multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, internal controls, and local Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Experience in financial analysis, modeling, and management reporting.
• Familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English.
• High ownership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.