Managing Director - Finance

Antal International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a finance executive in Saudi Arabia to define and implement strategic financial initiatives. The role requires extensive experience (15–20 years) in finance leadership, particularly within diversified holding companies. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, and strong communication skills, and possess relevant certifications like CPA or CFA.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive finance leadership experience with at least 7 years in an executive role.
• Proven track record in managing finances for diversified holding companies or large conglomerates.
• Strong experience in automotive, retail, or real estate sectors.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Group’s financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Assess financial viability of new projects in automotive, real estate, and other sectors.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with succession planning.

Skills

Strategic financial planning & investment acumen

Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management

Deep understanding of local and international regulatory frameworks

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and business intelligence tools

Strong communication and board-level presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Master’s/MBA preferred

Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA strongly preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance
  • Define and implement the Group’s financial strategy aligned with overall corporate objectives.
  • Provide financial leadership in investment decisions, M&A, joint ventures, and divestitures.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Establish strong corporate governance, compliance, and ethical standards across all business units.
• Financial Planning & Management
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.
  • Ensure robust financial controls, accounting policies, and internal audit mechanisms.
  • Oversee treasury management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
  • Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, regulators, and investors.
• Investment & Portfolio Oversight
  • Assess financial viability of new projects in automotive, real estate, and other sectors.
  • Optimize capital structure, funding strategies, and shareholder value creation.
  • Drive profitability and ROI analysis across business units.
  • Monitor market trends, risks, and opportunities for expansion or consolidation.
• Operational Excellence
  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team with succession planning in place.
  • Implement financial technology solutions to enhance reporting and decision-making.
  • Drive efficiency in cost management, procurement, and shared service finance functions.
  • Develop KPI dashboards and performance metrics for real-time insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA strongly preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 7 years in an executive role.
• Proven track record in managing finances for diversified holding companies or large conglomerates.
• Strong experience in automotive, retail, or real estate sectors.
• Expertise in investment strategy, capital markets, and financial risk management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic financial planning & investment acumen.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of local and international regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong communication and board-level presentation skills.

Key Internal & External Relationships

• Internal: CEO, Board of Directors, Business Unit Heads (Automotive, Real Estate, etc.), Internal Audit.
• External: Banks, financial institutions, regulators, auditors, investors, and joint-venture partners.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Group financial health (profitability, liquidity, solvency ratios).
• ROI and value creation across portfolio investments.
• Compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Successful fundraising, capital allocation, and cost optimization.
• Development of high-performing finance leadership pipeline.