Head of Shared Services

Client of Foreground; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Shared Services to lead the integration of HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Administration across its diversified operations. This role involves developing scalable policies, ensuring compliance, and driving digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in shared services and a strong understanding of the operational landscape in Saudi Arabia. Join this dynamic organization to make a significant impact on its growth and efficiency while collaborating with high-performing teams and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in shared services within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Proven success in leading at least three core corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate shared services functions including HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Administration.
• Develop and implement central policies and procedures for operational efficiency.

Skills

Compliance

Collaboration

Organizational Development

Digital Transformation

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Leadership

Arabic

English

Finance

Procurement

Strategy

Administration

Planning

Retail

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA

Job description

Job Description:
Foreground is partnering with a well-established and fast-growing Saudi group with diversified operations across retail and manufacturing. As part of their continued growth and organizational development, the group is seeking to appoint a Head of Shared Services to lead and structure core corporate functions at the group level.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and integrate shared services functions including HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Administration across all business units.
2. Develop and implement central policies, procedures, and service frameworks that support scalability and operational efficiency.
3. Ensure alignment between shared services strategy and overall business objectives.
4. Maintain strong governance, risk control, and regulatory compliance across all functional areas.
5. Build and manage high-performing teams and drive collaboration across departments.
6. Oversee budget planning and cost optimization initiatives within shared services.
7. Act as the main point of contact between shared services and operating companies, ensuring alignment and service quality.
8. Support digital transformation and system implementations relevant to shared functions.
9. Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

1. Extensive leadership experience in shared services within a group or multi-entity environment.
2. Proven success in leading at least three core corporate functions (e.g., HR, Finance, IT).
3. Strong understanding of the operational landscape of Saudi Arabia and the region.
4. Experience in both retail and manufacturing sectors is an advantage.
5. Familiarity with family-owned business environments is preferred.
6. Fluent in Arabic and English.
7. Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA is a plus.
8. Candidates must be currently based in Saudi Arabia or possess deep regional experience.

Required Skills:

• Compliance
• Collaboration
• Organizational Development
• Digital Transformation
• Business Units
• Regulatory Compliance
• Scalability
• Arabic
• Operational Efficiency
• Retail
• Optimization
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Strategy
• Administration
• Finance
• Planning
• Business
• Leadership
• English