Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Steel Manufacturing | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

We are a new, large-scale steel manufacturing company in Jeddah, and production starts around January. We are looking for a Finance Manager who can build and run our finance function from the ground up.

• Set up the finance function: chart of accounts, ERP configuration, policies, approval matrix, and internal controls
• Lead the finance department
• Lead cost accounting
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and manage cash flow and working capital
• Track capex and project costs through to plant start-up
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers, and government bodies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and ZATCA requirements (VAT, e-invoicing, withholding tax, and zakat)
• Deliver accurate monthly management reports and KPIs to the CEO and leadership team
• Lead, develop, and coordinate the accounting team (AR, AP, costing, treasury)
• Develop team skills and automate processes.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 8-10 years of finance experience in the manufacturing industry
• Fluent English, spoken and written along with arabic.
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP)
• Experience leading a finance team
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate
• Previous Start Up Experience

• Start-up, greenfield, or plant ramp-up experience
• Steel, metals, or heavy industry background
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, SOCPA, ACCA, or CA
• Knowledge of Saudi VAT, zakat, and customs
• Arabic language skills

You are accurate, highly organized, and a confident communicator. You build strong working relationships with the people around you, and you stay calm and decisive in a fast-moving start-up environment. Great attention to detail and talent within your team. Able to work under pressured environments.