Sr. Manager, Controlling - IFC

Catrion Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Jeddah seeks a skilled finance professional to manage financial reporting and support budgeting processes. Candidates should have expertise in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in English, with Arabic as a plus. The role requires compliance with local regulations and collaboration with business unit managers to align financial targets.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and interpret complex data.
• Experience with advanced Excel models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems and financial software tools.
• Proficiency in creating presentations for communicating financial insights.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all BU revenue and expense reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts.
• Develop financial plans and oversee budgeting.
• Act as main contact for BU managers regarding finances.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel modeling

ERP systems experience

Effective presentation skills

Relationship building

Fluent in English

Process improvement identification

Adaptability under pressure

Business issue analysis

Forecasting and budgeting

Cost control analysis

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Manage and support all BU revenue and expense reporting, ensuring control, accuracy, predictability, and timely delivery of figures, analysis, and comments for local/regional/HQ use.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts with supporting schedules and ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Develop financial plans, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and review actual results versus budget to drive sound and profitable business decisions.
• Strategic & Operational Finance Support – Support BU managers in pursuing financial targets with in-depth analysis and sharing financial knowledge, including allocations/cost share between BUs.
• Strategic & Operational Finance Support – Act as main contact for BU managers, presenting financial input at meetings and contributing to regional/global finance initiatives.
• Strategic & Operational Finance Support – Attend regional finance meetings and manage/complete financial information requests from HQ and other regions as needed.
• Strategic & Operational Finance Support – Provide leadership by actively engaging stakeholders to achieve business objectives, managing project teams and mentoring staff across all departments.
• Strategic & Operational Finance Support – Support enhancement, compliance, and standardization of business finance processes, standards, and systems.
• Cost Tracking & Modeling – Manage actual cost tracking for materials (PPV, non-quality), personnel (direct, indirect, salaried, temporary), and categorize as variable/fixed.
• Cost Tracking & Modeling – Define and track standard costs, unify actual and standard cost tracking across stations, and build/implement cost models for various business areas.
• Cost Tracking & Modeling – Introduce and integrate costing/pricing modules into SAP/UCAS, including process blueprints, implementation, testing, and key user training.
• Commercial, Pricing, and Performance Support – Lead costing workflow responsibilities, including supporting negotiations for contracts and agreements with valid cost analysis and financial modeling.
• Commercial, Pricing, and Performance Support – Build and maintain performance analyses (actual vs. standard variances), supervise time and motion studies, define KPIs, and manage costing dashboards.
• Commercial, Pricing, and Performance Support – Propose actions for efficiency improvements in underperforming areas, review/redesign master data for costing/pricing purposes.
• Compliance & Cybersecurity – Ensure compliance with local regulations, Saudi Labor Law, company policies, and cybersecurity standards for data, devices, software, and systems.
• Compliance & Cybersecurity – Adhere to acceptable use policies, process classification of information correctly, and avoid IP rights violations.
• Compliance & Cybersecurity – Obtain necessary permits for hosting visitors at sensitive sites and report any cybersecurity incidents promptly.
• Compliance & Cybersecurity – Perform other assigned business-related duties, ensuring all requirements align with company and regulatory standards.

Skills

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Performs detailed financial analysis, interpreting complex data to support decision-making.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Builds, maintains, and utilizes advanced Excel models for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Demonstrates experience with ERP systems and financial software tools for accurate data management.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Develops clear and effective presentations with PowerPoint for communicating financial insights to stakeholders.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with colleagues across all management levels.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Communicates fluently in English, both written and spoken; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and responds flexibly to organizational changes.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Adapts effectively to multiple service business environments, able to work under pressure and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Breaks down complex business issues, analyses key components, and draws focused, actionable conclusions.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Conducts accurate forecasting and budgeting for financial planning and performance management.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – Performs profitability and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis to assess cost control and operational efficiency.