Head of Shared Services

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:

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

Qualifications:

• Extensive leadership experience in shared services within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Proven success in leading at least three core corporate functions (e.g., HR, Finance, IT).
• Strong understanding of the operational landscape of Saudi Arabia and the region.
• Experience in both retail and manufacturing sectors is an advantage.
• Familiarity with family-owned business environments is preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 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