Strategic CFO for Growth, Capital Markets & M&A

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC, a Riyadh-based partner in a leading drilling and energy services company, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for growth and regional expansion.

The CFO will direct financial management, governance, capital strategy, risk management, and reporting, driving profitability while enabling ambitious investments across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in finance with senior leadership experience.
• Experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and large-scale investments.
• Strong background in oilfield services, drilling, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Advanced degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CFA/ACA credentials preferred.
• Experience with Aramco and Saudi regulatory authorities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute financial strategy aligned with growth targets.
• Oversee financial reporting, treasury, taxation, and consolidation across operations.
• Lead capital raising initiatives including IPO readiness and debt restructuring.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures with financial modeling and valuation.
• Implement ERP and BI tools to enhance reporting, transparency, and forecasting.
• Ensure IFRS and Saudi regulatory compliance in all financial activities.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

M&A experience

Capital markets

IFRS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & governance

Education

CPA

CFA

ACA

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

Foreground LLC, a Riyadh-based partner in a leading drilling and energy services company, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for growth and regional expansion.

The CFO will direct financial management, governance, capital strategy, risk management, and reporting, driving profitability while enabling ambitious investments across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.