Financial Director

confidential; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Financial Director to lead its financial strategy and ensure compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of finance experience, including roles in regulated environments, along with a Bachelor’s degree and professional certification. Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and team development, making pivotal contributions to sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Experience in regulated or corporate environments within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with Saudi regulations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management.
• Oversee audits and regulatory reporting.
• Support funding activities and investor relations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge (SAMA)

Leadership

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or Accounting

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Financial Director is responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy, governance, and performance, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and supporting sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.


• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with the Saudi regulatory requirements, including Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and ZATCA (where applicable).


• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.


• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and the board.


• Oversee audits, regulatory reporting, and relationships with external auditors and banks.


• Support funding activities, investor relations, and board-level reporting.


• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Requirements

• Saudi National.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.


• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.


• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles.


• Experience in regulated or corporate environments within Saudi Arabia.


• Strong knowledge of Saudi financial regulations and reporting standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting capabilities.


• In-depth knowledge of SAMA and compliance requirements.


• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• High level of integrity, accuracy, and professional judgment.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.