Chief Financial Officer

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Our client is a rapidly growing, Riyadh-based business consulting services firm serving leading organizations across Saudi Arabia. For their growth plans, we are seeking an visionary Chief Financial Officer who will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and driving sustainable performance.

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for leading all financial activities of the firm and acting as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team. This role requires a balance of strong technical finance expertise, commercial insight, and hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The CFO will support the company’s growth agenda, establish scalable financial structures, and ensure robust financial management across all operations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on financial strategy and business performance
• Contribute to corporate strategy, business planning, and long‑term growth initiatives
• Lead financial due diligence and analysis for potential acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion projects
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support decision‑making
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi regulations, ZATCA requirements, and statutory reporting standards
• Manage cash flow planning, treasury activities, and working capital optimization

• Design and manage KPI frameworks to monitor financial and operational performance
• Provide financial insight to improve pricing strategies, project profitability, and client engagement economics
• Partner with business leaders to enhance margin performance and cost efficiency
• Implement financial systems and processes to improve transparency and decision support

• Build and lead a high‑performing finance organization
• Develop scalable processes, policies, and systems suitable for a rapidly growing professional services business
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function

• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, advisors, and other external financial stakeholders
• Present financial results and strategic insights to the Board and senior management
• Act as the primary point of contact for all financial matters internally and externally

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience
  , including senior leadership roles
• Prior experience as CFO, Finance Director, or Head of Finance
• Background in consulting, professional services, or a high‑growth environment is a plus
• Deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and corporate finance
• Proven track record of building and scaling finance functions
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of local financial regulations and compliance frameworks
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred
• Fluency in English is required;
  Arabic language skills are a significant advantage