Head- Finance Operations & Budget

About the Company

We are currently working with a fast-growing Financial Institution that is looking for a seasoned finance leader to take ownership of their budgeting and finance operations function. This broad, high-impact role sits directly beneath the CFO and touches virtually every part of the business.

• Drive the institution’s annual financial planning cycle end-to-end, setting key budget drivers, stress‑testing assumptions, and keeping leadership ahead of performance trends through regular forecasting and variance commentary.
• Serve as the central engine for internal management information, delivering granular performance insight at product, customer, and entity levels to support ALCO pricing decisions and strategic planning.
• Oversee the full spectrum of transactional finance—from invoice processing and supplier settlements to period‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and regulatory payments to government bodies.
• Act as the subject matter expert on SAMA and ZATCA compliance, ensuring all finance operations are structured and documented to meet regulatory expectations.
• Take ownership of the ERP environment, leading system enhancements, module rollouts, and the broader push toward a more automated and analytics‑driven finance function.
• Work closely with business and product teams to pressure‑test new initiatives financially, evaluate operating models, and translate strategy into measurable financial outcomes.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team, shifting the function’s culture from transactional processing toward genuine financial partnership.

• 10+ years in finance within the banking sector, with a track record spanning both FP&A and operational finance.
• Solid grounding in management accounting, cost allocation, and revenue assurance within a banking context.
• Practical experience running or significantly contributing to an ERP implementation or optimisation programme.
• Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business narratives.
• Exposure to finance digitalisation or automation projects is a distinct advantage.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; a professional qualification would strengthen your application.
• Due to nationalisation efforts, this role is only open to KSA nationals.