Head of Finance

Ruya Recruitment Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruya Recruitment Ltd client in Riyadh seeks an experienced Head of Finance to lead the finance function and support next growth phase. This senior role covers financial management, governance, reporting, and strategic finance. You will partner with leadership, oversee budgeting, reporting, and investor relations, and develop the finance team.

Candidates bring strong IFRS knowledge, senior stakeholder management, and professional qualifications; CPA/CA or equivalent recommended.

Qualifications

• Strong finance leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and controls.
• Experience managing external audits and senior stakeholders.
• Professional finance qualifications like SOCPA, CPA, CFA or similar certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control
• Oversee financial governance, audit, and compliance requirements
• Strengthen finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
• Support strategic initiatives, investment activities, and investor relations
• Partner with senior leadership and key external stakeholders
• Lead and develop the wider finance team

Skills

Finance leadership

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Audit management

Education

SOCPA/CPA/CFA or similar

Job description

Our client, an established technology company, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead its finance function and support the next stage of its growth. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility across financial management, governance, reporting, and strategic finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control
• Oversee financial governance, audit, and compliance requirements
• Strengthen finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
• Support strategic initiatives, investment activities, and investor relations
• Partner with senior leadership and key external stakeholders
• Lead and develop the wider finance team

Qualifications:

• Strong finance leadership experience within a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, and controls
• Experience managing external audits and senior stakeholders
• Professional finance qualifications like SOCPA, CPA, CFA or similar certifications are advantageous