Strategic Finance Director — Growth & Profitability (Saudi)

SO/; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global discounts program

Dining discounts

Job summary

SO seeks an experienced Director of Finance in Jeddah to partner with the CEO and leadership, driving financial excellence and sustainable profitability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and a high-performing team, ensuring robust controls and compliance across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in finance, with 5+ years in leadership, strong P&L management, ERP proficiency, and familiarity with Saudi regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification required.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian regulatory and tax requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function as a strategic business partner to senior leadership.
• Oversee financial reporting to executives, board and external stakeholders.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet optimization.
• Establish robust controls and compliance framework across finance functions.
• Provide strategic guidance on capital allocation and risk management.

Skills

Financial leadership

P&L ownership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic business partnering

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/CPA certified

Tools

ERP systems

BI/data analytics

Job description

SO seeks an experienced Director of Finance in Jeddah to partner with the CEO and leadership, driving financial excellence and sustainable profitability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and a high-performing team, ensuring robust controls and compliance across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in finance, with 5+ years in leadership, strong P&L management, ERP proficiency, and familiarity with Saudi regulatory requirements.