Head of Finance

The Role

1. Financial Strategy s Planning

• Define and execute financial strategy aligned with Companies growth plans across KSA
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic re-forecasting cycles
• Conduct ROI analyses for new store openings, remodels, and capital projects

2. Retail Financial Operations

• Oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, and cash management across stores and HQ
• Implement and monitor internal controls, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Zakat, VAT, and KSA regulations
• Drive cost controls, inventory management, pricing strategies, and margin enhancement

3. Analytics s Business Partnering

• Provide actionable financial insights and scenario modelling to support operations, marketing, and expansion decisions
• Monitor and report on key retail metrics (sales per store, same-store sales, basket size, inventory turnover, shrinkage)
• Lead ERP integration/optimization, financial automation, and reporting enhancements

4. Governance, Compliance s Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure robust governance of financial statements, audits, tax filings, and statutory compliance
• Liaise with internal C external auditors, financial institutions, regulators, and advisors
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports and board packings

5. Leadership s Team Development

• Build and mentor a hands-on finance team supporting retail operations, treasury, FP\\CA, and tax
• Drive performance management, process improvements, and upskilling
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and a culture of accountability

Qualification Experience Required

• Professional finance qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA)
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5+ years in senior leadership within retail store sectors
• Hands-on experience with retail financial operations: inventory, pricing, margin management
• Proven track record of budgeting, forecasting, FP\\CA, business partnering, and ERP implementation
• Deep understanding of KSA accounting regulations, VAT/Zakat, and statutory standards
• Proficiency in retail-centric ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana)
• Expertise in digital finance transformation, analytics, and improved financial reporting
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• About the company
• The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.
• We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.
• Our specialist teams internally are;

• Supply Chain & Logistics

• Strategic HR
• Strategy
• Engineering
• The industries we focus on are;

• Medical & Pharmaceutical

• Ecommerce
• Retail
• Engineering