Financial Controller

About This Role

Job Title: Financial

Controller

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for developing a reliable financial flow in compliance with internal guidelines and procedures which monitors the achievements of the business objectives and provides Management and other stakeholders with relevant and reliable financial data for the decision-making process.

Must hold a professional certification and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Governance

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of robust financial control frameworks across all Sectors/Divisions/branches within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Align financial operations and control environments with the organization’s long-term strategic objectives and governance standards.
• Collaborate with accountants and developers to enhance the implementation of the ERP system.

Internal Control, Audit & Risk Management

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across key Sectors, including Construction, Logistics, supply chain, and Marine & Shipping operations.
• Identify control deficiencies and implement effective remediation strategies to strengthen financial integrity and resilience.
• Ensure timely and disciplined implementation of internal audit recommendations across all business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to embed a culture of governance, risk awareness, and control discipline across the organization.

Revenue Assurance & Cost Control

• Lead the preparation of the annual budgeting process in Collaboration with the accountants and Sectors/divisions/branches heads.
• Drive initiatives to identify and recover revenue leakages, while optimizing cost structures across all sectors/divisions/branches.
• Lead financial due diligence activities and provide analytical support for strategic decision-making and investment evaluations.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Standardize, streamline, and automate financial processes through the effective use of the ERP system and other digital tools.
• Develop scalable frameworks that support efficient, compliant, and controlled financial operations.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and promote intelligent automation within the finance function.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, manage, and develop finance and audit teams across multiple entities, fostering a high-performance and accountability-driven culture.
• Present key audit findings, financial insights, and risk assessments to the high Management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators.

Reporting & KPI Management

• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement KPIs and performance dashboards that provide transparency into financial performance, profitability, and cost efficiency.

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, CMA or similar is mandatory.

Experience Profile:

• Minimum 10 + years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong track record in financial management and control.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role such as Financial Controller or Finance Manager or a similar role in a large-scale organization.
• Experienced in communicating numbers to finance and non-finance stakeholders

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and technical skills in financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of ERPs, MS Office, Advance level Excel
• Strong presentation skills
• Accounting concepts and knowledge of IFRS.