META Regional Finance Leader

BD; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a META Finance Leader to provide strategic financial leadership across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region, partnering with the META regional leadership to drive balanced, profitable growth. This senior role acts as the financial advisor to the regional leadership and leads initiatives that enhance value and return on investment across country hubs and business units.

The role oversees planning, forecasting, performance management, risk mitigation and finance talent

Responsibilities

Job description

Overview

The META Finance Leader provides strategic financial leadership across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region supporting the senior management group country organizations and business divisions in delivering growth that is balanced and profitable. The role serves as the senior finance partner to the META business leader and is accountable for financial performance management, planning and forecasting, prioritisation, controllership, compliance, risk management and finance talent development. The position also ensures effective deployment within the structure of Finance operations by working closely with Business Planning and Analysis, Entity Finance, Customer Finance, Global Accounting, shared services and EMEA and Corporate Finance teams.

Strategic Business Partnering

Serve as a key member of the META Regional Leadership Team and contribute to the formulation and execution of regional strategy. Act as the principal financial advisor for the META business leader providing fact-based insights, constructive challenge and recommendations to improve growth, profitability and return on investment. Partner with country hub and business-unit leaders to establish and achieve financial commitments. Proactively advise META regional leadership on risks and opportunities having material financial impact. Lead financial evaluation of critical initiatives, investments, market-entry opportunities, go-to-market models, customer solutions and resource-allocation decisions. Identify cross-country and cross-business opportunities and ensure resources are advised toward the region’s highest-value priorities. Improve financial acumen across the regional organization and reinforce accountability for financial outcomes. Support META Regional Leadership Team in driving BD Excellence and growth mindset in the region.

Financial Planning and Performance Management

Own the regional Annual Strategic Review, annual budget, quarterly projections and longer-range financial planning processes. Ensure plans are robust, achievable and aligned with EMEA and enterprise objectives. Supervise regional performance through rigorous analysis of revenue, profitability, operating expenses, working capital, cash flow and other key performance indicators. Provide timely insights into performance drivers, risks and opportunities together with clear corrective actions. Maintain close engagement with country and business finance teams to ensure forecast quality, consistency and clarity. Lead monthly and quarterly regional performance reviews with business and finance leadership. Ensure close collaboration and development of the BP&A team supporting the region.

Working Capital, Credit and Risk Management

Provide regional leadership over working-capital performance including receivables, inventory and cash-flow optimization. Partner with Customer Finance and relevant CoEs to handle credit exposure, improve collections and optimize DSO. Ensure appropriate oversight of inventory provisions, obsolescence and write-owns. Identify material financial, commercial, compliance and operational risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and critical issue management. Balance commercial growth opportunities with strict risk management and compliance with company policies.

Finance Operating Model and Transformation

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Finance Operating Model across META to best support regional transformation. Clarify accountabilities and optimize collaboration among regional finance teams, country finance, Business Strategy and Evaluation, Entity Financial Management, Consumer Finance, Global Accounting, Centers of Excellence and shared services. Standardize processes, strengthen data quality and develop scalable ways of working across the region. Find opportunities to simplify, automate or transition transactional activities while protecting service quality, compliance and business support. Sponsor finance transformation systems and analytics initiatives that improve decision support and efficiency. Lead finance aspects of major regional projects including business-model changes, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, cost optimization and new-market initiatives.

Finance Leadership and Talent Development

Lead, mentor and develop the META finance organization including both direct and matrixed finance teams. Build a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative regional finance community with clear objectives and accountabilities. Establish development plans, succession pipelines and talent-review processes for critical finance roles. Raise finance capabilities in business partnering, analytics, controllership, digital tools and strategic decision support. Attract and retain strong finance talent and build meaningful career and mobility opportunities across META and EMEA. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, high ethical standards, meaningful feedback and accountability for results.

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