Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Director - Retail | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated FP&A Director to lead financial planning processes and provide strategic insights to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in FP&A within large-scale retail environments, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record in building high-performing teams. This is a pivotal role that requires a strategic mindset and deep expertise in retail financial metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of FP&A experience in retail or multi-site operations.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions.
• Proven track record in building and leading FP&A teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership.
• Oversee analysis of KPIs, sales trends, and inventory performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Master’s degree or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Directorfor a prominent and leading retail company in Saudi Arabia, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation.

Key Accountabilities

• Own and lead the enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring full alignment with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership, providing forward-looking insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee analysis of financial results, KPIs, sales trends, margins, and inventory performance to drive profitability and sustainable growth across retail operations.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support decision-making at Board and C-suite level.
• Drive financial evaluation and governance of strategic initiatives, including new store openings, market expansion, and major capital investments through advanced financial modeling.
• Provide strategic oversight of operating expenses, identifying cost optimization opportunities while supporting business scalability.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing FP&A organization, setting clear objectives, building talent pipelines, and promoting a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Champion continuous improvement of FP&A frameworks, processes, systems, and tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and business insight.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance with internal policies, and proactive risk management within the retail environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are Looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree and/or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIMA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive FP&A experience, with significant exposure to large-scale retail or multi-site operations.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic decisions at an enterprise level.
• Deep expertise in retail financial metrics, performance management, and value drivers.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling, forecasting, and planning systems (Excel, ERP, and performance management tools).
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear strategic insights.
• Proven track record in building, leading, and scaling high-performing FP&A teams.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong analytical rigor and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth retail environment.