Strategic Finance Leader - Drive Profitability & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Global hotel discounts up to 50%

Restaurant and bar discounts up to 30%

Job summary

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels under Ennismore, embarking on a strategic expansion in Jeddah, KSA. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the finance function, partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability, robust planning, and financial discipline across the organization.

The role demands a commercially astute leader with a track record in P&L management, budgeting, and ERP-driven reporting, ready to build a high-performing team and strengthen relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field
• CA or CPA certification is required
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership
• Proven P&L ownership and profitability drive in complex environments
• Experience with Saudi Arabian regulatory and tax requirements
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead finance as a strategic partner to CEO and executive team
• Oversee financial reporting to senior management, board, and external stakeholders
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities
• Maintain robust internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet optimization
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, GL, and financial systems
• Engage with auditors, banks, regulators, and investors
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting capabilities
• Provide guidance on capital allocation and risk management

Skills

P&L management

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Data analytics

Regulatory & tax knowledge

Strategic business partnering

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA certification

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Financial reporting tools

Job description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels under Ennismore, embarking on a strategic expansion in Jeddah, KSA. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the finance function, partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability, robust planning, and financial discipline across the organization.

The role demands a commercially astute leader with a track record in P&L management, budgeting, and ERP-driven reporting, ready to build a high-performing team and strengthen relationships