Finance Director; m​/f​/d

Overview

Finance Director – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Fast-Growing Restaurant Group | Founder-Led | Regional Expansion

I am partnering with a successful, fast-growing restaurant group based in Jeddah to find a Finance Director for a pivotal leadership role. This is a unique opportunity to become the #1 finance leader for a well-established, homegrown brand as it enters its next major phase of expansion, backed by a recently secured significant partnership to fuel ambitious growth plans across the region.

• Build and lead the complete finance function from the ground up as the most senior finance executive, supporting rapid scaling across the Kingdom and beyond.
• Develop and execute the financial strategy for national and regional expansion, ensuring sustainable profitability and operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary strategic finance partner to the founder and CEO, providing commercial insights and shaping key business decisions.
• Implement robust planning, reporting, and operational finance frameworks to drive transparency, accountability, and performance.
• Professionalize all fiscal, legal, and compliance structures to support the business's evolution into a market-leading enterprise.

• Proven financial leadership experience at a senior level, ideally within multi-site restaurant.
• A track record of driving financial strategy and operational excellence in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Must be based in Jeddah or willing to relocate permanently—this role requires deep immersion in the business and local market.
• Arabic speaker is essential—the ability to communicate fluently with the founder, local teams, partners, and regulators is critical.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, management reporting, treasury, and compliance.
• A hands-on, pragmatic leader who thrives in dynamic, founder-led environments and is comfortable building from the ground up as the sole most senior finance figure.
• Big 4 background combined with in-house experience is highly regarded.

• A competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives tied to growth milestones.
• The chance to architect the financial future of a leading consumer brand at a defining moment in its journey, backed by significant investment and ambitious regional growth plans.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.