Finance Controller CFO​/FC

Job Description Finance & Accounts Head (KSA) Top Five Expectations from the Role

• Drive financial strategy, capital structuring, and funding initiatives aligned with long-term business growth in KSA and GCC.
• Lead treasury, banking relationships, and optimize liquidity, working capital, and cost of funds.
• Act as a strategic business partner to operations, driving profitability, asset utilization, and commercial decision-making.
• Ensure strict regulatory compliance with Saudi laws (ZATCA, GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa) and maintain strong governance and control frameworks.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team while ensuring accurate reporting, MIS, and audit readiness.

The Finance & Accounts Head KSA will be responsible for leading the overall finance function, including strategy, funding, compliance, control, and business partnership for operations in Saudi Arabia and supporting GCC expansion. The role requires deep expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, treasury, and stakeholder management while aligning with Group objectives.

• Strategic Financial Leadership Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with long-term business goals. Lead budgeting, forecasting, capex planning, and ROI-driven decision-making. Partner with leadership on expansion and investment decisions.
• Fundraising & Capital Management Lead debt/equity fundraising, manage banking relationships, structure financing solutions, and optimize capital structure and cost of funds.
• Treasury & Banking Manage liquidity, working capital, FX exposure, and banking relationships across KSA and GCC. Oversee guarantees, LCs, and credit facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with ZATCA (VAT, Zakat, WHT), GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa, and other Saudi regulations. Maintain statutory records and corporate governance standards.
• Financial Operations & Reporting Oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll, and cash flow. Ensure IFRS-compliant financial statements and deliver MIS, dashboards, and Board reports.
• Commercial & Business Partnership Support pricing, costing, contract evaluation, and project profitability. Drive revenue assurance, credit control, and asset utilization.
• Audit, Risk & Internal Controls Establish strong internal controls, manage audits, and ensure risk mitigation frameworks are in place.
• Leadership & Team Development Build and lead the finance team, drive accountability, and develop a strong compliance culture.

Chartered Accountant (Indian CA preferred), CPA, CMA, or MBA (Finance). 12–20 years of experience with at least 5+ years in KSA/GCC. Experience in capital-intensive industries such as heavy equipment, infrastructure, or industrial services preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulations and taxation
• Financial planning & analysis
• Treasury & fund management
• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Risk management and governance