Financial Director

Confidential Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a seasoned Financial Director in Riyadh to lead the finance and accounting functions across local and international entities. The role centers on financial strategy, budgeting, capital structure, cash flow management, and regulatory compliance at a senior level.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing or large industrial organizations, with CPA/SOCPA/ CMA/ ACCA or MBA qualifications and ERP system expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in senior finance leadership roles (Finance Director / CFO / Financial Controller)
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial sectors preferred
• Solid background in budgeting, accounting, treasury, reporting, compliance, and controls

Responsibilities

• Lead development of financial strategy and long-term financial direction.
• Provide insights for strategic planning and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and annual budget preparation with division heads.
• Manage capital structure, funding, credit facilities, and cash flow.
• Evaluate performance and assess investments and business opportunities.
• Direct and oversee all finance and accounting activities across the organization.

Skills

Strategic finance

Budgeting & forecasting

Treasury & cash mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/SOCPA/CMA/ACCA/MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position: Financial Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial

A leading manufacturing and industrial organization is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead the Finance and Accounting function across local and international entities.

This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong finance professional with solid experience in financial strategy, budgeting, capital structure, cash flow management, investment and asset management, regulatory compliance, and business partnering with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the organization’s financial strategy, financial plans, and long-term financial direction.
• Participate in strategic planning and provide financial insights to support future business growth.
• Manage capital requests, budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and annual budget preparation with division heads.
• Oversee the company’s capital structure, funding requirements, credit facilities, and cash flow position.
• Evaluate existing business performance and assess potential projects, investments, and business opportunities.
• Direct and oversee all Finance and Accounting activities across the organization.

Required Experience:

• Strong experience as a Finance Director, Financial Controller, CFO, or senior finance leader.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, production, or large operating organizations is highly preferred.
• Solid background in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury, reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, SOCPA, CMA, ACCA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Experience in ERP / financial systems is highly desirable.