14 Deloitte jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next- infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits to come? Then we want to hear from you!

The Director of Strategic Planning & Financial Advisory is responsible for leading financial strategic planning, driving the Finance Group Strategy, and providing internal management advisory to senior leadership. This role ensures that strategic planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives align with the organization’s long-term growth objectives.

The Director will develop and execute financial frameworks, collaborate with key stakeholders across functions, and serve as a trusted advisor in investment decisions, financial governance, and business performance improvement.

Strategic Financial Planning & Advisory

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategic planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive the Finance Group Strategy, ensuring financial planning, investment strategies, and resource allocation support sustainable growth.
• Provide internal financial advisory to C-level executives, offering data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, investment prioritization, and cost optimization.
• Define, track, and communicate key financial performance indicators (KPIs), evaluating business performance against strategic goals.
• Oversee the development of business models and financial strategies to support expansion, partnerships, and new business ventures.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, investment, and business unit leaders to integrate financial planning into overall business strategy.

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

• Develop and implement risk assessments, business impact analyses, and financial contingency planning to safeguard business continuity.
• Lead the design and execution of financial governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and corporate financial best practices.
• Conduct financial scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate potential business risks and financial sustainability.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior leadership and department heads (including Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal, and Operations) to align financial strategy across functions.
• Partner with external investment firms, advisory firms, and regulatory authorities to shape and execute strategic financial initiatives.
• Lead strategy and finance committee meetings, ensuring that financial insights inform high-level decision-making.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Strategic Planning and Financial Advisory team, fostering a culture of performance and innovation.

Executive Reporting & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Produce and present consolidated executive reports, offering strategic recommendations based on financial models, risk assessments, and market analysis.
• Implement a data-driven approach to financial decision-making, ensuring business cases are backed by strong research and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and treasury teams to align financial planning with funding strategies and capital allocation decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, financial planning, or strategic advisory roles, preferably within a large organization – real estate or construction industry.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (through studies or work experience) with the ability to interpret financial statements and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead strategic financial planning teams and influence C-level executives and stakeholders.
• Experience in large-scale real estate development, infrastructure, or mega-project financing is a plus.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to remain flexible, agile, and proactive in a fast-changing environment.

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in Finance, or Strategy) is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are strongly recommended.

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next- infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world's most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits to come? Then we want to hear from you!

The Director of Strategic Planning & Financial Advisory is responsible for leading financial strategic planning, driving the Finance Group Strategy, and providing internal management advisory to senior leadership. This role ensures that strategic planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives align with the organization's long-term growth objectives.

The Director will develop and execute financial frameworks, collaborate with key stakeholders across functions, and serve as a trusted advisor in investment decisions, financial governance, and business performance improvement.

Strategic Financial Planning & Advisory

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategic planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive the Finance Group Strategy, ensuring financial planning, investment strategies, and resource allocation support sustainable growth.
• Provide internal financial advisory to C-level executives, offering data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, investment prioritization, and cost optimization.
• Define, track, and communicate key financial performance indicators (KPIs), evaluating business performance against strategic goals.
• Oversee the development of business models and financial strategies to support expansion, partnerships, and new business ventures.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, investment, and business unit leaders to integrate financial planning into overall business strategy.

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

• Develop and implement risk assessments, business impact analyses, and financial contingency planning to safeguard business continuity.
• Lead the design and execution of financial governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and corporate financial best practices.
• Conduct financial scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate potential business risks and financial sustainability.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior leadership and department heads (including Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal, and Operations) to align financial strategy across functions.
• Partner with external investment firms, advisory firms, and regulatory authorities to shape and execute strategic financial initiatives.
• Lead strategy and finance committee meetings, ensuring that financial insights inform high-level decision-making.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Strategic Planning and Financial Advisory team, fostering a culture of performance and innovation.

Executive Reporting & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Produce and present consolidated executive reports, offering strategic recommendations based on financial models, risk assessments, and market analysis.
• Implement a data-driven approach to financial decision-making, ensuring business cases are backed by strong research and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and treasury teams to align financial planning with funding strategies and capital allocation decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, financial planning, or strategic advisory roles, preferably within a large organization - real estate or construction industry.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (through studies or work experience) with the ability to interpret financial statements and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead strategic financial planning teams and influence C-level executives and stakeholders.
• Experience in large-scale real estate development, infrastructure, or mega-project financing is a plus.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to remain flexible, agile, and proactive in a fast-changing environment.

• Embrace NEOM's culture and Values
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM's Values and Code of Conduct.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Finance, or Strategy) is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are strongly recommended.

Overview
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world's most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you

Role Overview
The Director of Strategic Planning & Financial Advisory is responsible for leading financial strategic planning, driving the Finance Group Strategy, and providing internal management advisory to senior leadership. This role ensures that strategic planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives align with the organization's long-term growth objectives.

The Director will develop and execute financial frameworks, collaborate with key stakeholders across functions, and serve as a trusted advisor in investment decisions, financial governance, and business performance improvement.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
The Director of Strategic Planning & Financial Advisory responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Strategic Financial Planning & Advisory

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategic planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive the Finance Group Strategy, ensuring financial planning, investment strategies, and resource allocation support sustainable growth.
• Provide internal financial advisory to C-level executives, offering data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, investment prioritization, and cost optimization.
• Define, track, and communicate key financial performance indicators (KPIs), evaluating business performance against strategic goals.
• Oversee the development of business models and financial strategies to support expansion, partnerships, and new business ventures.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, investment, and business unit leaders to integrate financial planning into overall business strategy.

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

• Develop and implement risk assessments, business impact analyses, and financial contingency planning to safeguard business continuity.
• Lead the design and execution of financial governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and corporate financial best practices.
• Conduct financial scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate potential business risks and financial sustainability.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior leadership and department heads (including Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal, and Operations) to align financial strategy across functions.
• Partner with external investment firms, advisory firms, and regulatory authorities to shape and execute strategic financial initiatives.
• Lead strategy and finance committee meetings, ensuring that financial insights inform high-level decision-making.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Strategic Planning and Financial Advisory team, fostering a culture of performance and innovation.

Executive Reporting & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Produce and present consolidated executive reports, offering strategic recommendations based on financial models, risk assessments, and market analysis.
• Implement a data-driven approach to financial decision-making, ensuring business cases are backed by strong research and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and treasury teams to align financial planning with funding strategies and capital allocation decisions.

Experience & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, financial planning, or strategic advisory roles, preferably within a large organization – real estate or construction industry.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (through studies or work experience) with the ability to interpret financial statements and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead strategic financial planning teams and influence C-level executives and stakeholders.
• Experience in large-scale real estate development, infrastructure, or mega-project financing is a plus.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to remain flexible, agile, and proactive in a fast-changing environment.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM's culture and Values
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM's Values and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Finance, or Strategy) is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 10, 2025

Requisition ID:

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders, who team up together, to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in doing so, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. As a result, we have a recruitment need for a Senior to join our team to support on services related to accounting projects in the public and private sector. The role will be based in Riyadh

In this role, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions, or other regulatory changes. Specifically, you will:

• Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally
• Report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements.
• Provide accounting advisory services to guarantee compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they meet IFRS and IPSAS requirements.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to streamline their accounting processes and improve overall efficiency in financial reporting.
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well-presented.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial accounting and reporting.
• Ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies.
• Work with other EY locations, service lines, and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering.
• Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, specifically in providing accounting support, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and/or IPSAS standards.
• Previous experience in a Big Four accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 10, 2025

Requisition ID:

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders, who team up together, to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in doing so, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. As a result, we have a recruitment need for a Senior to join our team to support on services related to accounting projects in the public and private sector. The role will be based in Riyadh

In this role, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions, or other regulatory changes. Specifically, you will:

• Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally
• Report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements.
• Provide accounting advisory services to guarantee compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they meet IFRS and IPSAS requirements.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to streamline their accounting processes and improve overall efficiency in financial reporting.
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well-presented.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial accounting and reporting.
• Ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies.
• Work with other EY locations, service lines, and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering.
• Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, specifically in providing accounting support, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and/or IPSAS standards.
• Previous experience in a Big Four accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders, who team up together, to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in doing so, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity
Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. As a result, we have a recruitment need for a Senior to join our team to support on services related to accounting projects in the public and private sector. The role will be based in Riyadh

Your Key Responsibilities
In this role, you'll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions, or other regulatory changes. Specifically, you will:

• Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally
• Report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements.
• Provide accounting advisory services to guarantee compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they meet IFRS and IPSAS requirements.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to streamline their accounting processes and improve overall efficiency in financial reporting.
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well-presented.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial accounting and reporting.
• Ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies.
• Work with other EY locations, service lines, and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering.
• Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

Skills And Attributes For Success
Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification required (CPA, CMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, specifically in providing accounting support, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and/or IPSAS standards.
• Previous experience in a Big Four accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members

What We Look For
We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

**If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world**
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

• Position Title: Senior Associate Consultant- Financial Services Advisory
  
  Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Reports to: Manager Consultant
• Employment: Full-time, Permanent
• Vacancies: 3

About the Role

We are seeking consulting professionals with financial services expertise to join our client-facing team. The role will focus on delivering strategic, advisory, and transaction projects for leading institutions in banking, treasury, FX, and fintech (to name a few) across the Middle East. Candidates should bring a strong consulting background.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client engagements across financial services projects (banking, treasury, FX, fintech, digital transformation).
• Structure and deliver consulting assignments, applying proven methodologies and frameworks.
• Deliver strategic advisory projects: growth strategy, cost optimization, market entry, digital transformation.
• Develop top-quality client deliverables: strategy reports, financial models, transformation roadmaps, and C-suite presentations.
• Conduct financial and commercial due diligence to support investment decisions.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring communication and alignment at senior levels.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and benchmarking studies to support strategic recommendations.
• Support business development by preparing client proposals, pitch decks, and industry insights.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to scale the firms market presence

Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of experience in a top tier consulting firm with a focus on financial services.
• Strong knowledge of banking, treasury, FX, and fintech industries is an advantage.
• Solid consulting toolkit: problem structuring, executive storylining in PowerPoint, Excel/financial modeling, and client communication.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles with C-suite engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
• Middle East/GCC project experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic advisory and transformation execution
• Financial modeling and commercial due diligence
• Client relationship management & stakeholder engagement
• Structured problem-solving & consulting frameworks
• Strong business writing and presentation skills

SM / Director - IFRS Advisory Specialist - Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Riyadh

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity
Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA to specifically focus on the highly technical IFRS accounting challenges that our clients face. You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice, while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Your Key Responsibilities
Working with our most prestigious clients on their complex, high profile projects, you will lead a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists to assist our clients in structuring their upcoming transactions. You will have access to subject matter experts working at EY globally and form working relationships with our most accomplished accounting structuring professionals, to ensure that we always provide consistent and high-quality advice to our clients.

You and your team will be a focal point for our clients, providing cutting-edge and critical IFRS accounting advice on pre-transaction structuring. You will proactively contribute to and work alongside all professional advisors and our clients’ in-house transaction experts, seeking to shape the most appropriate transaction structure.

The team you lead will look to you for coaching and development in their own journey of providing IFRS technical accounting advice and developing world-class client handling skills; you will be responsible for training the next generation of such talent.

Skills And Attributes For Success
Proactive, accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and enable you and your team to deliver high quality accounting advice to our clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience (including at least three years as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role, for at least one year, or a similar demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge amongst your peers
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and analysing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What We Look For
We are interested in people who have the confidence to work with lawyers, commercial teams and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework, within IFRS accounting boundaries. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What We Offer You

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA to specifically focus on the highly technical IFRS accounting challenges that our clients face. You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice, while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Working with our most prestigious clients on their complex, high profile projects, you will lead a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists to assist our clients in structuring their upcoming transactions. You will have access to subject matter experts working at EY globally and form working relationships with our most accomplished accounting structuring professionals, to ensure that we always provide consistent and high-quality advice to our clients.

You and your team will be a focal point for our clients, providing cutting-edge and critical IFRS accounting advice on pre-transaction structuring. You will proactively contribute to and work alongside all professional advisors and our clients’ in-house transaction experts, seeking to shape the most appropriate transaction structure.

The team you lead will look to you for coaching and development in their own journey of providing IFRS technical accounting advice and developing world-class client handling skills; you will be responsible for training the next generation of such talent.

Proactive, accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and enable you and your team to deliver high quality accounting advice to our clients.

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience (including at least three years as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role, for at least one year, or a similar demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge amongst your peers
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and analysing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

We are interested in people who have the confidence to work with lawyers, commercial teams and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework, within IFRS accounting boundaries. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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