Chief Financial Officer; m​/f​/d

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

PE-Backed Tech-Enabled Services | IPO-Bound

We are partnering with a successful mid-market private equity firm as they seek to appoint a CFO for their B2B tech-enabled services portfolio company based in Riyadh.

• Partner directly with the CEO and the Board to architect the financial and strategic future of the business.
• Spearhead Capital Strategy & M&A: Oversee the strategic deployment of private equity capital to fuel organic growth, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Build a Scalable, Compliant Finance Function: Architect a world-class finance infrastructure, implementing robust FP&A, operational KPIs, and management reporting to provide crystal‑clear visibility for the Board and support rapid expansion.
• Champion Robust Tax & Regulatory Governance: Develop and oversee a comprehensive framework for tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions (including GCC and EMEA), ensuring adherence to all local and international financial regulations.
• Drive Value Creation as a Strategic Partner: Act as a crucial liaison between the company, the investors, and external stakeholders (banks, auditors) to execute on the vision and maximize value.

• Proven financial leadership experience, ideally within tech‑enabled services, technology, or high‑growth scaling environments.
• Previous IPO experience is not a prerequisite
  , however exposure to M&A, capital deployment, or complex transactions is highly valued.
• Must be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate permanently
  —this role requires full immersion in the local market, and candidates commuting from elsewhere in the GCC will not be preferred.
• Arabic speaker is essential
  —the ability to communicate fluently with local stakeholders, regulators, and partners is a critical requirement for this role.
• Deep expertise in financial reporting, governance, treasury, and investor relations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, PE‑backed environment and partner strategically with stakeholders.
• Big 4 background combined with in‑house experience is highly regarded.

• A competitive base salary, performance‑based bonus, and a compelling incentive plan linked directly to the IPO.
• The chance to shape the financial future of a market‑leading, PE‑backed business on its accelerated journey toward becoming a publicly listed company.

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