Financial Controller

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is seeking a Senior Financial Controller for a Riyadh-based role with responsibility for the financial control function across projects and lines of business. You will lead monthly close, reporting to senior leadership, and collaborate with commercial teams to ensure robust cost control and governance.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of finance experience, 3–5 years in a Financial Controller role, and a qualified accounting credential (CPA/ACCA/CA or

Qualifications

• 10–15 years total finance/accounting experience.
• 3–5 years in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Construction or contracting industry experience essential.
• Qualified accountant preferred (CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial close, management accounts, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow across projects and business lines.
• Maintain project-level cost control in coordination with commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and audit requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls, policies, and internal governance.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial planning and business performance analysis.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost control

Financial reporting

Governance & compliance

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Industry: Heavy civil / infrastructure contracting - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our client is a well-established contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure programs.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (head office based)

Role Purpose

Lead the financial control function for the business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust cost control, and strong financial governance across projects and business lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial close, management accounts, and reporting to senior leadership
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow across projects and business lines
• Maintain strong project-level cost control in coordination with commercial/project teams
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and audit requirements
• Strengthen financial controls, policies, and internal governance
• Partner with senior leadership on financial planning and business performance analysis

Requirements

• 10-15 years total finance/accounting experience
• Minimum 3-5 years in a Financial Controller (or equivalent senior finance leadership) role
• Prior experience within a construction or contracting company is essential
• Strong technical accounting background (qualified accountant preferred — CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent)
• Experience managing project-based cost control and multi-entity reporting
• Open to candidates of any nationality within Saudi Arabia