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Position Summary:

The Finance Advisor to the CEO serves as a trusted partner, providing strategic financial guidance, in-depth analysis, and risk assessments to support executive decision-making. This role bridges high-level strategy with detailed financial insight, ensuring the organization's fiscal health and alignment with long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Guidance

2. Advise the CEO on financial implications of business strategies, investment opportunities, and operational decisions.

3. Support the development and execution of corporate strategy through data-driven insights.

4. Evaluate new business ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and partnership proposals.

5. Financial Planning & Analysis

6. Oversee and interpret financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting to inform strategic decisions.

7. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track financial progress toward business objectives.

8. Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity testing for major initiatives.

9. Risk Management

10. Identify, assess, and recommend mitigation strategies for financial and operational risks.

11. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate governance standards.

12. Monitor macroeconomic trends and industry changes affecting the business.

13. Operational Excellence

14. Ensure alignment between financial priorities and business operations.

15. Recommend improvements to financial systems, processes, and controls.
16. Support the CEO in resource allocation and capital expenditure decisions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years in senior finance roles, preferably including exposure to strategic advisory or corporate finance.
• Proven track record in advising C-suite executives or Board members.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of corporate strategy, investment evaluation, and risk management.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with strong analytical skills.
• Business acumen and market awareness.
• Ability to influence and build trust at the highest organizational levels.
• Adaptability in fast-paced and changing environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial insights and forecasts.
• CEO and Board satisfaction with strategic financial support.
• Contribution to successful execution of major business initiatives.
• Effective risk mitigation and compliance adherence.

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ROLE OBJECTIVE

The West Gulf Finance Lead will play a critical role to support the country operation through managing multiple workstreams where the primary focus will be managing business planning, supporting decision making by identifying, maintaining, analysing and evaluating information; recommending actions.

Ensure business partnership and support business functions with properly analysis and relevant data to develop solutions recommendations. This includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, working with large data sets, developing reports as well as creating presentations for top managers.

In addition, this person will support a range of accounting related tasks and will play a pivotal role in coordinating work and communication between local market and the centralized accounting team model.

Finance Business Partnering:

• Work closely with commercial team and other supporting functions to support business growth.
• Provide business insights to support operational & strategic business decisions.
• Support distributors relationship & partnership.

Financial Planning (FP&A):

• Lead the financial planning process in the country (Plan / Mid-Year/ LROP .etc).
• Financial Planning system input management (Norms / SKU / Technical Issues / Correction).
• Preparing forecasts for Sales, OPEX, COP Flash/Mid-month forecast/ P&L.
• Monthly/Quarterly reporting: analysis of planned and actual data for budget holders / monitoring & support.
• Check all P&Ls data, analyzing the reasons for the most significant deviations.

Financial Reporting / Accounting:

• Lead the monthly closure process of the reporting period.
• Oversees all tax and VAT related matters.
• Support changes in Takeda legal footprint in the country.
• Manage selected JE preparation retained with local market post Takeda Business Solution implementation (TBS).
• Oversees statutory financial statements generation.
• Owns all Financial and accounting data & Support internal and external audit activities.
• Ensure robust control environment and adherence with Takeda SOPs.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Empower and proactively mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of self-driven growth, capability building, and structured succession planning.
• Champion a high-performance mindset, encouraging continuous improvement, innovation, and ownership in financial operations and decision-making.
• Lead by example in financial integrity, accountability, and discipline, embedding a proactive approach to risk management and ethical leadership aligned with Takeda’s values.
• Drive cross-functional financial acumen initiatives, ensuring business partners anticipate financial risks, optimize resources, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

SKILLS and LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Finance or equivalent.
• At least 5 years finance experience, within a multinational environment.
• Pharmaceutical or FMCG experience is preferred.
• Experience in financial planning, solid accounting, tax & VAT background and distributors management exposure is a must.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulatory bodies in Saudi Arabia, such as not limited to; ZATCA, SAMA, MOC, and GAC, with hands-on experience in taxation, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Solid knowledge of Financial modeling using MS Excel, Power BI is a plus.
• Experience in implementing/improving financial systems (eg. SAP, Hyperion) a major plus.

Professional capabilities

• Curious, questioning, a passion for really understanding the numbers
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong personal integrity and desire to work in a company with a high-integrity culture.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SAU - Riyadh

Employee

Regular

Full time

Candidate must have experience in Islamic banking and the business domain. He should have worked on any loan management applications in the Middle East region for Islamic banks. Oracle Finance functional and technical expertise on ERP modules is required.

1. A Degree in Account and Finance
2. 5 years of Experience

Candidate must have experience in Islamic banking and the business domain. He should have worked on any loan management applications in the Middle East region for Islamic banks. Oracle Finance functional and technical expertise on ERP modules is required.

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Role: Trade Finance Technical Analyst

Location: Saudi Arabia, KSA

Job Description:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Trade Finance systems and processes.
• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements for enhancements and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with vendors, business, and IT teams to deliver solutions through Java enhancements, integrations, and customizations.
• Provide functional and technical support for Trade Finance applications.
• Conduct impact analysis, feasibility studies, and solution design, including database (DB) interactions, integration touchpoints, and application performance considerations.

Relevant Experience: 10+ years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.

Areas of Expertise: Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, Open Account, Supply Chain Finance, Bills Discounting, and Forfaiting. Skilled in working with trade finance applications, SQL, data analysis, and system integration techniques.

As an analyst/senior analyst at Kearney eXecution, you will contribute to consulting project teams as they offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. Depending on each client’s unique needs, projects can differ in length, size, and location, giving you unique, hands-on experiences across a range of industries and service practices.

Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will broaden your knowledge and experience in an open, agile, and collaborative environment. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.

1. Ensure the success of projects by completing assigned tasks such as gathering and analyzing client current situation, deriving key business needs and supporting solution identification.
2. Support project workstreams and teams as you work alongside clients to define key requirements, seek for digital and operational options that best fit the situation followed by the implementation and oversight that assures business outcomes.
3. Assist the firm’s business development through generating proposals.
4. Contribute to the development of thought leadership and other internal and external reports and articles.
5. Participate in firm building opportunities, e.g. recruiting, training, and mentoring.

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who do not accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves.

We want to hear from you if you are:

1. Ready to share your ideas and contribute as soon as you join a team
2. Analytically inclined and enjoy solving problems
3. Able to prioritize and are a doer by nature
4. Up to 5 years of experience in your chosen field
5. Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

As an analyst/senior analyst at Kearney eXecution, you will contribute to consulting project teams as they offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. Depending on each client’s unique needs, projects can differ in length, size, and location, giving you unique, hands-on experiences across a range of industries and service practices.

Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will broaden your knowledge and experience in an open, agile, and collaborative environment. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.

1. Ensure the success of projects by completing assigned tasks such as gathering and analyzing client current situation, deriving key business needs and supporting solution identification.
2. Support project workstreams and teams as you work alongside clients to define key requirements, seek for digital and operational options that best fit the situation followed by the implementation and oversight that assures business outcomes.
3. Assist the firm’s business development through generating proposals.
4. Contribute to the development of thought leadership and other internal and external reports and articles.
5. Participate in firm building opportunities, e.g. recruiting, training, and mentoring.

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who do not accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves.

We want to hear from you if you are:

1. Ready to share your ideas and contribute as soon as you join a team
2. Analytically inclined and enjoy solving problems
3. Able to prioritize and are a doer by nature
4. Up to 5 years of experience in your chosen field
5. Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

About Us

Businesses are complex, and so are their workflows and challenges. Off-the-shelf AI solutions often fall short of meeting unique needs. At VisionX, we bridge this gap with deep AI expertise and an understanding of your processes, pain points, and goals. Since 2017, AI has been our core, enabling us to deliver tailored systems for businesses and customers. As innovation partners to world-leading brands and Fortune 1000 companies, we specialize in product strategy and custom application development, leveraging agile methods, accelerators, and pre-trained AI assets to fast-track your AI journey while creating Intellectual Property.

Recognized among Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020—alongside Microsoft and Snap Inc.—VisionX delivers cutting-edge solutions across industries. Our expertise spans computer vision, 3D modeling, AR, VR, decision sciences, and IoT, solving diverse challenges with precision and innovation. By aligning technology with your objectives, we deliver transformative solutions that drive growth.

Your Role:

As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business value. You will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and managing a portfolio of projects and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic goals. This will involve actively engaging with stakeholders, conducting data-driven analysis, and performing thorough ROI evaluations to ensure the optimal allocation of resources. You will monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively address challenges to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and on schedule.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in project management, portfolio management, or a related field.
3. Proven experience in identifying, prioritizing, and managing a diverse portfolio of projects.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
7. Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) is a plus.
8. PMP or PgMP certification is a plus.

What You Need:

1. A strong understanding of business strategy and the ability to align project portfolios with organizational goals.
2. A proactive and results-oriented approach to project management and portfolio optimization.
3. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
4. A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
5. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of project and portfolio management.

Why Choose Us

Our global network of industry experts and mentors helps shape your growth and future. We believe in delivering client value through our work. We build products that are not good or great, but outstanding.

You deliver! We will make your stay and journey with us worthwhile.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

Premium Solutions Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of a reputable client in Saudi Arabia for the position of Finance Manager . We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and enhance operational efficiency. *Job Description: *
Effectively manage all accounting and financial tasks, oversee financial operations, provide periodic reports, and ensure strict compliance with financial regulations.

*Key Responsibilities: *

• Develop and present a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with company goals.
• Prepare budgets and lead the annual budgeting process.
• Establish regular forecasting for data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including quarterly statements meeting regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial risks to enhance company stability.
• Maintain compliance with Saudi financial regulations.
• Ensure all financial reports meet regulatory standards.
• Optimize capital structure to support growth while maintaining target debt-to-equity ratios.
• Secure financing for strategic initiatives at minimal cost.
• Monitor and report financial performance against KPIs quarterly.
• Provide actionable insights to the CEO and executive team.
• Build strong relationships with banks and regulators to ensure financial stability.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Saudi or non-Saudi national.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5–7 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi financial regulations and market dynamics.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
  Potential and interested candidates whose profile closely matches the requirements may send their CV to:
  
  
  Please mention " Finance Manager – KSA " in the subject line.

As an employee of our company, you will collaborate with each department to create and deploy disruptive products. Come work at a growing company that offers great benefits with opportunities to move forward and learn alongside accomplished leaders. We're seeking an experienced and outstanding member of staff.

This position is both creative and rigorous ; by nature, you need to think outside the box. We expect the candidate to be proactive and have a "get it done" spirit. To be successful, you will have solid problem-solving skills.

• Lead the entire sales cycle
• Achieve monthly sales objectives
• Qualify the customer needs
• Negotiate and contract
• Master demos of our software

• Bachelor Degree or Higher
• Passion for software products
• Highly creative and autonomous
• Valid work permit for Belgium

• Experience in writing online content
• Additional languages
• Strong analytical skills

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
• No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
• Expand your knowledge of various business industries
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast-evolving company

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of their work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company. Several activities are often organized throughout the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team-building events, monthly drinks, and much more.

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.

12 days/year, including 6 of your choice.

Play any sport with colleagues, the bill is covered.