Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) – Financial Strategy, IFRS & Group Leadership

Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia | Onsite

• Finance & Accounting
• Banking & Insurance
• Business Development
• Operations & Supply Chain

We are seeking an accomplished Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple entities in a group environment in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This senior executive role is designed for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial strategy, reporting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, governance, and regulatory compliance.

The GCFO will lead group-level financial performance and support executive management with strategic and investment-related decision-making. The position will oversee financial planning, cash flow and working-capital management, internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance while driving sustainable business performance across the group.

This opportunity provides significant career growth and professional development for a senior finance leader seeking to influence enterprise-wide strategy and financial transformation. Experience with IFRS, ZATCA regulations, Saudi financial requirements, and ERP platforms will support effective financial governance and operational efficiency.

• Develop and execute group-level financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead financial performance management across multiple entities.
• Oversee group financial reporting and consolidation.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Manage group cash flow and working capital to support business sustainability.
• Establish and maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ZATCA regulations, and applicable Saudi financial and regulatory requirements.
• Provide executive management with accurate financial analysis and strategic insights.
• Support strategic planning and investment-related decision-making.
• Drive financial efficiency and sustainable business performance across the group.
• Oversee the effective use of ERP systems and financial technology.
• Lead and develop finance teams across the organization.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and support effective financial decision-making.

• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of experience within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong understanding of ZATCA regulations and Saudi financial and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in EPC, construction, manufacturing, or facilities management is highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in financial leadership, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Strong cash flow and working-capital management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong executive leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluency in English required.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

The original job description does not specify a salary or compensation amount.

The opportunity provides:

• Senior-level financial leadership responsibility across multiple entities.
• Exposure to group-level strategy and executive decision-making.
• Professional development in financial governance, reporting, consolidation, and strategic planning.
• Opportunities to influence financial efficiency and sustainable business performance.
• Career growth through direct involvement in group strategy and investment-related decisions.
• Exposure to IFRS, ZATCA requirements, Saudi financial regulations, and enterprise ERP systems.
• Leadership opportunities across complex multi-entity financial operations.