Finance Manager – UAE & KSA - Riyad, KSA

About the Role

Financial Leadership and Planning

• Lead the regional finance function and execute a finance strategy aligned with Group objectives.
• Ensure financial governance and compliance with corporate policies and local regulations.
• Prepare monthly management reporting and provide actionable performance recommendations.
• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Perform budget variance analysis, monitor KPIs, and prepare financial models and business cases.
• Partner on profitability, resource utilization, risk management, pricing, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives.

Operations and Stakeholders

• Lead, mentor, and develop UAE and KSA finance teams across billing, payroll, and accounting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial statement integrity.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, internal controls, and risk management.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure tax, payroll, labor, transfer pricing, and statutory compliance.
• Drive finance transformation, financial systems optimization, and standardized regional processes.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Liaise with International Finance, regional leadership, auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, including a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of FP&A, accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Master's degree is an asset.
• CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• SOCPA membership or qualification is an asset for significant Saudi Arabia responsibilities.
• Professional services, consulting, engineering, or technology experience is a strong asset.
• International or multi-entity organization experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.