Group Chief Financial Officer

Omega Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Talent is conducting a confidential search for a Group CFO to shape group financial strategy and oversee performance across multiple businesses based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role partners closely with executive leadership to ensure disciplined financial planning, governance, and capital management at both group and business levels.

The ideal candidate brings 25+ years of finance leadership, CFO-level experience, and a proven track record in managing complex organisations with strong

Qualifications

• 25+ years of progressive experience in finance.
• Currently operating at CFO level with responsibility for financial strategy and senior finance leadership.
• Experience overseeing finance across multiple businesses or a complex organisation.
• Relevant degree in finance or accounting.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the group's financial strategy in line with its business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance management.
• Provide clear financial insight and advice to executive leadership.
• Lead cash flow planning, treasury activities and capital allocation.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and support major commercial decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management and governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Improve finance processes, systems and management information.
• Lead and develop finance teams, building capability and accountability across the group.
• Work with business leaders to improve financial performance and support sustainable growth.

Skills

Strategic finance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Treasury management

Governance

Capital management

Strategic advisory

Financial analysis

Team development

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Professional accounting qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are conducting a confidential search for a Group CFO on behalf of an established organisation with a diverse portfolio of businesses.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced CFO to shape group financial strategy, oversee financial performance and support long-term business objectives. The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership, bringing commercial judgement, financial discipline and a strategic perspective. The Group CFO will provide leadership across the finance function, ensuring effective financial planning, reporting, governance and capital management at group and business level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the group's financial strategy in line with its business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance management.
• Provide clear financial insight and advice to executive leadership.
• Lead cash flow planning, treasury activities and capital allocation.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and support major commercial decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management and governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Improve finance processes, systems and management information.
• Lead and develop finance teams, building capability and accountability across the group.
• Work with business leaders to improve financial performance and support sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 25 years of progressive experience in finance.
• Currently operating at CFO level, with responsibility for financial strategy and senior finance leadership.
• Experience overseeing finance across multiple businesses or a complex organisation.
• A relevant degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification is preferred.

Required Skills

• A strong track record in financial planning, treasury, governance and capital management.
• Proven experience in Saudi Arabia, with a strong track record of managing relationships with Saudi banks and securing financing facilities.
• Experience advising executive leadership on strategic and commercial matters.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial information into clear business decisions.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience developing and managing senior finance teams.
• Sound judgement, professional integrity and discretion.

Location

The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates should be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate.