Vice President - Finance

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Finance Director to manage financial operations and lead the team. This high visibility role demands 15+ years of experience in finance, particularly in engineering or construction sectors. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and support rapid company growth. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment offered.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Employee wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in Finance/Accounting roles in engineering/construction.
• Demonstrated success in financial leadership roles.
• Ability to manage expectations across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance and Accounting team.
• Prepare yearly budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Maintain internal control for the company.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Are you at the Financial Director level or equivalent and looking for a fast-paced work environment in a rapidly growing company located in the most dynamic growth region of the world?

Do you have a proven track record of success in financial leadership roles? If the challenge of leading a company through rapid growth, maintaining successful relationships with multiple stakeholders and further enhancing an already established financial team excites you then Parsons has a great opportunity for you. It is now hiring a Finance Director for its Saudi Arabia operations in Riyadh. This is a high visibility position with strong advancement potential.

Parsons, a leading engineering consultant, currently has a strong presence in Saudi Arabia with over 1,700 employees and turnover in excess of $600M a year. It is committed to doubling its size in the coming years and is looking for a seasoned financial professional to help lead the company on this exciting journey. As the Finance Director, you will be an important member of the management team, setting the financial strategic direction of the company and ensuring proper tactics are being employed to meet the financial goals. You will be working closely with the General Manager, Company Board and the shareholders. You will be responsible for all financial and accounting aspects of the company. This position requires domestic travel throughout the country.

Responsibilities:

• The Vice President Finance will be responsible for managing the Finance and Accounting team, including:
• Ensuring Company results are accurately compiled and presented in a timely manner each month to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring yearly budgets and quarterly forecasts are prepared in coordination with the company shareholders.
• Managing the Company banking relationships in regard to bank facilities and cash management.
• Coordinating the annual statutory financial statements and applicable tax returns with the external auditors.
• Maintaining a strong internal control environment for a rapidly growing company.
• Further develop a strong Finance and Accounting team that will support the company’s growth into the future.
• The Vice President will be responsible for formulating and implementing the financial strategy for the company’s strategic plan.
• The FD must work closely with the company management team to understand the financial implications and opportunities of management’s objectives.
• The FD must work closely with the shareholder partners to ensure objectives are clearly communicated and shareholder requirements and concerns are met.
• The FD needs to gain a comprehensive understanding of project financial requirements from the bid stage through the execution stage and ending with the closeout stage.
• The FD must ensure their organization fully supports these requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred)
• 15+ years experience with increasing Finance/Accounting roles preferably in the engineering and construction industry
• Demonstrated success the role of Finance Director or Equivalent Chartered Accountant or equivalent
• Superior communication skills with the ability to manage expectations both up and down the organization
• Incumbent must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Ability to motivate and lead the Company’s Finance and Accounting team
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to understand regulations, contracts, business processes and controls, and policy and procedures.
• Must be highly organized and able to meet schedules established.
• Supports the team unity concept and creates an atmosphere of cooperation in the completion of assignments

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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