Head of Finance Department (Saudi Nationals)

Confidential; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a new large-scale steel manufacturing company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Finance Manager to build and run the finance function from the ground up. You will set up the chart of accounts, configure SAP ERP, implement policies and internal controls, and lead the finance department and cost accounting.

You will prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and capex tracking through plant start-up, while liaising with banks, auditors, suppliers, and government bodies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 8–10 years of finance experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Fluent English, with Arabic.
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP).
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate.
• Start-Up experience in steel/metals/heavy industry.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, SOCPA, ACCA, or CA.
• Knowledge of Saudi VAT, zakat, and customs.

Responsibilities

• Set up the finance function: chart of accounts, ERP configuration, policies, approval matrix, and internal controls.
• Lead the finance department.
• Lead cost accounting.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and manage cash flow and working capital.
• Track capex and project costs through to plant start-up.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers, and government bodies.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and ZATCA requirements (VAT, e-invoicing, withholding tax, and zakat).
• Deliver accurate monthly management reports and KPIs to the CEO and leadership team.
• Lead, develop, and coordinate the accounting team (AR, AP, costing, treasury).
• Develop team skills and automate processes.

Skills

ERP leadership

IFRS & ZATCA

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Arabic & English communication

Education

Master's in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/CMA/ACCA/SOCPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Manager (مدير مالي) | Steel Manufacturing | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

We are a new, large-scale steel manufacturing company in Jeddah, and production starts around January. We are looking for a Finance Manager who can build and run our finance function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Set up the finance function: chart of accounts, ERP configuration, policies, approval matrix, and internal controls
• Lead the finance department
• Lead cost accounting
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and manage cash flow and working capital
• Track capex and project costs through to plant start-up
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers, and government bodies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and ZATCA requirements (VAT, e-invoicing, withholding tax, and zakat)
• Deliver accurate monthly management reports and KPIs to the CEO and leadership team
• Lead, develop, and coordinate the accounting team (AR, AP, costing, treasury)
• Develop team skills and automate processes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 8-10 years of finance experience in the manufacturing industry
• Fluent English, spoken and written along with arabic.
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP)
• Experience leading a finance team
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate
• Previous Start Up Experience
• Steel, metals, or heavy industry background
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, SOCPA, ACCA, or CA
• Knowledge of Saudi VAT, zakat, and customs

What we are looking for in you

are accurate, highly organized, and a confident communicator. You build strong working relationships with the people around you, and you stay calm and decisive in a fast-moving start-up environment. Great attention to detail and talent within your team. Able to work under pressured environments.