86 Commercial Finance jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Commercial Finance team and make a difference at Kraft Heinz.

You'll join an ambitious and high-performing team, working alongside peers and functions, always trying to reach the next level, and with constant direct exposure to the most senior internal stakeholders.

This position lies within the Middle East and Africa BU and is based in our Jeddah Office.

You'll be reporting to the CFO for the region, based in Dubai.

Get ready to combine pure strategic thinking and execution drive to support the business in achieving its ambitious growth potential!

What You Do

Manage the Cluster P&L and drive the right commercial decisions to ensure budget delivery

Lead the drumbeat on critical commercial routines (e.g., Performance Review, Commercial Commitment, Commercial budget sign-off)

Analyze and provide insights into the performance and execution of commercial strategies

Lead projects to drive commercial growth initiatives and continuous improvement of our routines (e.g., execution of pricing strategy, trade investment / promo planning and optimization)

Be the Business Partner to the MEA Commercial team for your Cluster

Be the Finance face to our external partners for your Cluster

What You Bring

An ownership, resilient and self-driven attitude

Comfort being challenged and challenging others

Experience dealing with an international environment and senior stakeholders

A MBA or MSc in Management or equivalent

Work experience of 3-5 years in an international, fast-paced business, ideally in the FMCG sector

A high degree of familiarity and practice skills related to use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, MS Excel

Location(s)

Jeddah Branch

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Candidates should have an MBA or MSc in Management and 3-5 years of experience in an international, fast-paced business, ideally in the FMCG sector.

A resilient and self-driven attitude with strong skills in Microsoft Office is also required.

The Finance Business Management Associate Director is a key role in the Finance organization, providing data-led insights to advise senior business leaders. They also play a critical role in managing day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the business.

The candidate should possess leadership qualities and charisma, capable of navigating a complex internal structure and economic model, with a proven record of driving value-creation activities through commercial and technical finance activities. Commercial Directors collaborate with account leadership, client commercial leadership, and the Accenture commercial team to:

1. Deliver consistent, predictable results
2. Meet or exceed Accenture's deal economics through rigorous adherence to commercial disciplines and processes
3. Enforce disciplined management of the commercial aspects of Accenture's contracts to safeguard revenues, profits, and reputation

1. Act as a key member of the account leadership team, serving as the primary commercial point-of-contact for account leadership and the client's senior commercial leadership (e.g., client commercial lead, procurement, or sourcing)
2. Interact with senior management at Accenture, including Market Unit Directors of Operations, Market Unit CFOs, Client Group leadership, and other Finance leadership
3. Serve as the primary relationship interface for internal and external commercial management functions, overseeing all commercial aspects of Accenture's relationship with clients and subcontractors, including negotiations, escalations, and issue resolution
4. Lead (build, integrate, and manage) the Accenture commercial team supporting the account (finance/tax, legal, HR, and commercial operations)
5. Provide analytical insights to enhance commercial performance
6. Provide leadership and guidance for all business development activities at the client
7. Ensure balanced decision-making between sales, delivery, and commercial interests to deliver optimal results for both the client and Accenture
8. Establish governance structures for proactive management of finance, operations, and commercial issues
9. Supervise, develop, and mentor members of the account commercial team, potentially located worldwide
10. Note: Commercial Directors are typically assigned to Diamond Clients and Capital Committee Deals

1. Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering
2. 15+ years in similar finance roles
3. At least 5 years of client-facing experience
4. Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial management areas: contracts, financials, resources, operations, and client relationships
5. Experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is advantageous
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as an Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance and become a vital member of our dynamic team focused on reshaping the landscape of entertainment and leisure in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will support financial management and commercial decision-making processes that drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support validation of inputs from Development on feasibility studies and business plans to determine investment attractiveness and ability to achieve targeted returns.
• Provide support during the investment phase, analyzing business proposals to identify optimal business models in coordination with the Financial Analysis team.
• Monitor investments throughout their lifecycle, assessing impacts of changes on original plans, including CapEx/OpEx adjustments, IRR changes, project delays, and risk management.
• Identify economic value creation and benefits related to investment projects.
• Ensure compliance with investment governance processes and guidelines for standardized project rollout.
• Assist in developing long-term investment plans aligned with Qiddiya's objectives.
• Evaluate and monitor project/investment performance to maximize ROI.
• Review cash flows and determine optimal funding structures in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Review contracts and documents to ensure financial terms meet standards and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in commercial finance or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the entertainment and leisure industry is a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as an Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance and become a vital member of our dynamic team focused on reshaping the landscape of entertainment and leisure in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the financial management and commercial decision-making processes that drive profitability and enhance operational efficiency.

Your analytical skills and financial expertise will directly contribute to the success of our projects and initiatives.

1. Support in the validation of inputs from Development on overall feasibility study and business plan to determine investment attractiveness and ability to achieve targeted returns.
2. Provide support to relevant stakeholders during the investment phase and assist them in analyzing the business proposals to identify best business models for potential investments in coordination with the Financial Analysis team.
3. Monitor the investment during its lifecycle and identify the impact of potential changes on the originally approved investment plan, i.e., increase/decrease in CapEx/OpEx, changes in IRR, effect of slow or delayed projects on key elements, suggest on risk management, etc.
4. Help identify Qiddiya’s economic value creation and benefit related to the investment projects.
5. Comply with the investment governance processes and guidelines to ensure standardized projects rollout across Qiddiya.
6. Assist in the development of long-term investment plan that will support Qiddiya in achieving its desired objectives.
7. Assist in the evaluation and monitoring of projects/investments performance to maximize return on investment.
8. Review cash outflow/inflow and determine optimum funding structure/route of funding (internal or external) in collaboration with the Finance team.
9. Review contracts and other documents ensuring the financial terms are in compliance with Qiddiya standard, investment analysis, and approved budget.

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
2. Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in commercial finance or financial analysis
3. Strong analytical skills with a high proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting
4. Excellent communication and presentation abilities
5. Proficient in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel
6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
7. Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
8. Knowledge of the entertainment and leisure industry is a plus

Comprehensive benefits package

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Join Qiddiya Investment Company as an Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance and become a vital member of our dynamic team focused on reshaping the landscape of entertainment and leisure in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the financial management and commercial decision-making processes that drive profitability and enhance operational efficiency.

Your analytical skills and financial expertise will directly contribute to the success of our projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support in the validation of inputs from Development on overall feasibility study and business plan to determine
• investment attractiveness and ability to achieve targeted returns
• Provide support to relevant stakeholders during the investment phase and assist them in analyzing the business
• proposals to identify best business models for potential investments in coordination with the Financial Analysis team
• Monitor the investment during its lifecycle and identify the impact of potential changes on the originally approved
• investment plan i.e. increase/decrease in CapEx/OpEx, changes in IRR, effect of slow or delayed projects on key
• elements, suggest on risk management etc.
• Help identify Qiddiya's economic value creation and benefit related to the investment projects
• Comply with the investment governance processes and guidelines to ensure standardized projects rollout across
• Qiddiya
• Assist in the development of long-term investment plan that will support Qiddiya in achieving its desired objectives
• Assist in the evaluation and monitoring of projects/investments performance to maximize return on investment
• Review cash outflow/inflow and determine optimum funding structure/route of funding (internal or external) in
• collaboration with the Finance team
• Review contracts and other documents ensuring the financial terms are in compliance with Qiddiya standard,
• investment analysis and approved budget.-
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in commercial finance or financial analysis
• Strong analytical skills with a high proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proficient in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the entertainment and leisure industry is a plus
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Role: Commercial Finance Management Associate Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary: The Finance Business Management Associate Director is a key role in the Finance organization, providing data-led insights to advise senior business leaders. They play a critical role in managing day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the business. The candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities, charisma, and the ability to navigate complex internal structures and economic models, with a proven record of driving value-creation activities through commercial and technical finance. Commercial Directors collaborate with account leadership, client commercial leadership, and the Accenture commercial team to:

• Deliver consistent, predictable results
• Meet or exceed Accenture's deal economics through rigorous adherence to commercial disciplines and processes
• Enforce disciplined management of the commercial aspects of contracts to safeguard revenues, profits, and reputation

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key member of the account leadership team, serving as the primary commercial contact for account and client senior commercial leadership
• Engage with senior management at Accenture, including Market Unit Directors, CFOs, Client Group leaders, and other Finance leaders
• Manage all commercial aspects of client relationships, including negotiations, escalations, and issue resolution
• Lead and support the commercial team supporting the account, including finance, legal, HR, and operations
• Provide analytical insights to enhance commercial performance
• Guide business development activities at the client
• Balance decision-making between sales, delivery, and commercial interests to optimize results
• Establish governance structures for proactive management of financial, operational, and commercial issues
• Mentor and develop team members across multiple locations

Job Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering
• 15+ years in similar finance roles
• At least 5 years of client-facing experience
• Experience in contracts, finance, resources, operations, and client relationship management
• Experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

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• We look forward to meeting you if you have long-term hands-on experience in commercial bid and sales management preferably in complex projects in service business.
• Advanced skills in bid preparation (incl. calculation), taxes and NCM, contract negotiation, financing, accounting and reporting principles, contract-as well as claim- and risk management.
• Your hands-on attitude is required to successfully execute the full scope of financial and commercial activities during the sales phase based on SE’s Project Excellence Guide and all further applicable guidelines.
• You analyze tender requirements, identify, manage and mitigate risks in the commercial areas including, currency risks, financial security instruments, terms of payment, insurances, export control & customs and compliance.
• Considering customer’s and taxes requirements (incl. NCM and business models) you structure your bids, guiding our regional colleagues in the onshore parts, and create transparent wall-to-wall calculations.
• Overall, the financial results according to set targets are managed professionally and you optimize gross profit, cash flow and assets in your bids.
• Supporting the selection and evaluation of business partners.
• Leading the negotiation of commercial T&Cs and consortium contracts in coordination with the relevant departments (SE LC, SE TCF GDI / INS / PR PEF, etc.).
• Cross-functional and cross-organizational mindset, ability to connect with people at all levels, comfortable working with a virtual organization, open for new ways of thinking and working.
• As you act in an international environment, you bring excellent communication and negotiation skills in business-fluent English and are accustomed with presenting your results to management.
• Proficiency in Arabic is also an added advantage
• You will work in a dynamic business environment and therefore bring a high degree of curiosity, resilience and motivation to work in such a context.
• You are a team player and experienced in integrating different perspectives with clear results-orientation.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Business Administration/ Accounting
• 5 years of professional experience in Finance, candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa. Required amount of travel ~10% and must qualify for travel within region of employment.
• Strong analytical skills with thorough understanding of Financial Reporting Standards and experience within project management, marketing, or cost estimation
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Candidate should be able to effectively communicate technical financial information to non-financial internal customers and have experience and desire to automate through group digitalization projects
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in country of posting without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
• Ability for travel when necessary/planned up to 40%; must qualify for travel within region of employment.
  
  
  

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in an exciting environment
• Opportunity for remote/flexible work
• Professional support and strong collaboration with colleagues around the world
• Professional development opportunities within the company
  
  
  

Qiddiya Investment Company, a pioneering force in the development of Saudi Arabia's largest entertainment city, is seeking a dedicated and seasoned professional to fill the role of Senior Director Finance/Commercial (Hospitality). In this strategic leadership position, you will guide financial operations and commercial strategies within our hospitality division.

The Senior Director will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, ensuring that our hospitality projects align with the company's overall financial objectives. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize profitability and enhance operational efficiencies, while also identifying new business opportunities within the hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy for hospitality projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Monitor and optimize financial performance, managing costs and maximizing revenue across hospitality operations
• Develop and implement financial models to assess the viability of new initiatives and investments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive business plans and performance reports
• Establish financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risks
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial assessments and market trends
• Represent the finance department in strategic meetings, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into decision-making processes
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in finance and commercial strategy within the hospitality industry
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience in managing teams
• Knowledge of industry standards, financial regulations, and best practices in the hospitality sector
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 21 hours ago

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