95 Finance Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and implementation of business plans and budgets for the company and its associates.
• Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and direction.
• Manage investment requirements and provide financial assessments for new ventures.
• Offer financial and operational advice to optimize resources.
• Define and oversee financial strategy, including treasury, planning, and investments.
• Direct operational and investment plans to ensure liquidity while minimizing interest expenses.
• Negotiate and optimize bank facilities based on company needs.
• Analyze external influences (interest rates, competition, etc.) to advise management on performance optimization.
• Design and implement a profit center for foreign exchange optimization.
• Assist in selecting an audit firm to ensure timely and high-quality audits.
• Develop departmental policies and processes for operational excellence.
• Approve the design of the common chart of accounts.
• Build and maintain a financial system covering accounting, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Direct budgeting, risk mitigation, and reconciliation processes across departments.
• Provide leadership and support to Finance & Accounting employees to ensure effective workflows.
• Assess business processes for compliance with international standards.
• Provide financial support to all departments.
• Review sales invoicing, collections, and credit control processes.
• Implement an internal auditing process to detect and resolve potential fraud.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with HR for staffing and resources in Finance & Accounting.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews of the Finance team.

Skills

• Prepare projected cash flow statements and manage banking facility requirements.
• Set and monitor KPIs annually for financial activities.
• Conduct performance appraisals for the finance and accounting teams, managing disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage receivables, payables, and inventory to optimize working capital.
• Develop policies for Fixed Asset Management including tracking and disposal.
• Review employee expense claims and implement relevant policies.
• Coach the Finance team to enhance skills and address business needs.
• Handle any other tasks assigned by the CFO.

Overview

Position: Director of Finance

Location: KSA, Riyadh & Alkharj

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Retail, E-commerce, and Manufacturing

We are hiring an experienced Finance Director to join our growing team!

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting team.


• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.


• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and financial transactions.


• Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements.


• Coordinate internal and external audits.


• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.


• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management or senior accounting roles.


• Fluent in English & Arabic.

Apply now and be part of our financial transformation journey!

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VirtuCruit is partnering with a leading Saudi group to appoint a Finance Director for an automotive platform in Riyadh.

Introduction
VirtuCruit is partnering with a leading Saudi group to appoint a Finance Director for an automotive platform in Riyadh.

Role Overview
The Finance Director will oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance, ensuring strong governance during pre-launch and post-launch phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies and models for the platform.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi financial regulations.
• Manage investor relations and board-level reporting.
• Implement internal controls and governance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years in financial leadership.
• CPA, CMA, or CFA certification preferred.
• Automotive or platform-based industry experience advantageous.

What This Role Offers
The chance to shape the financial architecture of a leading Saudi venture.

Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Business Consulting and Services

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and implementation of business plans and budgets for the company and its associates.
• Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and direction.
• Manage investment requirements and provide financial assessments for new ventures.
• Offer financial and operational advice to optimize resources.
• Define and oversee financial strategy, including treasury, planning, and investments.
• Direct operational and investment plans to ensure liquidity while minimizing interest expenses.
• Negotiate and optimize bank facilities based on company needs.
• Analyze external influences (interest rates, competition, etc.) to advise management on performance optimization.
• Design and implement a profit center for foreign exchange optimization.
• Assist in selecting an audit firm to ensure timely and high-quality audits.
• Develop departmental policies and processes for operational excellence.
• Approve the design of the common chart of accounts.
• Build and maintain a financial system covering accounting, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Direct budgeting, risk mitigation, and reconciliation processes across departments.
• Provide leadership and support to Finance & Accounting employees to ensure effective workflows.
• Assess business processes for compliance with international standards.
• Provide financial support to all departments.
• Review sales invoicing, collections, and credit control processes.
• Implement an internal auditing process to detect and resolve potential fraud.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with HR for staffing and resources in Finance & Accounting.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews of the Finance team.

Skills

• Prepare projected cash flow statements and manage banking facility requirements.
• Set and monitor KPIs annually for financial activities.
• Conduct performance appraisals for the finance and accounting teams, managing disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage receivables, payables, and inventory to optimize working capital.
• Develop policies for Fixed Asset Management including tracking and disposal.
• Review employee expense claims and implement relevant policies.
• Coach the Finance team to enhance skills and address business needs.
• Handle any other tasks assigned by the CFO.

Additional Information

Job Number

Job CategoryFinance & Accounting

LocationJW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, King Fahad Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 13315

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the property's strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area, Luxury background experience.

OR

• Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making

• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.

• Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.

• Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.

• Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.

• Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

• Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans

• Creates the annual operating budget for the property.

• Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.

• Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.

• Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.

• Analyzes financial data and market trends.

• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.

• Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales.

• Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.

Leading Finance Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.

• Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.

• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.

• Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.

• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.

Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

• Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).

• Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.

• Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.

• Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.

• Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.

• Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.

Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals

• Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.

• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Improves profit growth in operating departments.

• Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.

• Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

• Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).

• Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.

• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.

• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program.

• Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

• Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.

• Conduct performance review process for employees.

• Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

The Finance Director will lead the financial transformation of the organization, ensuring robust financial governance, ERP implementation, and strategic budgeting. This role requires a seasoned finance professional with both operational expertise and strategic vision to establish long-term financial structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Finance Policies & Procedures:
• Create and implement comprehensive finance policies aligned with regulatory and internal standards.
• Set Up General Ledger (GL):
• Design the GL structure and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate departmental mapping.
• Lead ERP System Implementation:
• Manage the finance workstream in ERP implementation, including requirements gathering, testing, data migration, and VAT compliance.
• Support 2026 Budget Preparation:
• Assist in budget modeling, forecasting, and consolidation for the 2026 fiscal year.
• Co-Create Finance Department Structure:
• Propose staffing plans and design departmental roles and reporting lines.

Special Terms & Conditions:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• MBA or certifications (CPA, CMA, SOCPA) preferred
• Professional Experience:
• Minimum 10 years in senior financial leadership roles
• Experience across FP&A, accounting, treasury, and compliance
• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian financial regulations, including ZATCA
• ERP Competence:
• Proven experience in ERP finance module implementation, configuration, testing, and rollout
• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English required
• Arabic fluency preferred
• Stakeholder Interfaces:
• Ability to liaise with CEOs, Boards, auditors, financial institutions, and tax authorities
• Engagement Duration:
• Minimum of 3 months, renewable until appointment of a permanent Finance Director
• Handover Requirement:
• A structured two-week handover is required upon transition to the permanent Finance Director

About the Company
:

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

About the Role
:

The Finance Director will lead all financial activities of Soar, including financial planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with regulations related to real estate financing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role will manage liquidity and capital efficiently to support the company's growth and strategic objectives, while providing financial insights to support management and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities
:

• Financial Planning and Performance Management
  :
• Develop and execute strategic financial plans aligned with company objectives.
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor adherence.

• Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements.

• Financial Risk Management and Compliance
  :

• Ensure compliance with all requirements from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and other regulatory bodies related to real estate financing.
• Develop and implement effective internal controls to mitigate financial risks.

• Oversee credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk management.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
  :

• Prepare accurate financial reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Conduct financial analyses to support strategic and investment decisions.

• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• Capital and Liquidity Management
  :

• Monitor cash flows and ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations.
• Recommend suitable financing structures to optimize capital.

• Manage relationships with banks and funding institutions.

• Team Leadership
  :

• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and financial discipline.
• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.

Qualifications
:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; Master's degree or professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the financial services, real estate, or banking sectors in Saudi Arabia.
• Advanced knowledge of Saudi financial regulations and IFRS standards.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Required Skills
:

• Strong strategic thinking and financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.
• Inspirational leadership and team motivation skills.

Job Summary

The Finance Director supports the CFO

in leading the holding s financial management, investment evaluations,

financial reporting, and internal control systems. The role is critical in

ensuring financial rigor, operational efficiency, and providing financial

leadership across ISRAR s portfolio of education assets

Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations and
   
   Reporting

2. Oversee day-to-day financial operations including
   
   accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

3. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of ISRAR s
   
   consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/SOCPA.

4. Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual
   
   financial closing and reporting processes.

5. Investment and Portfolio Support

6. Support the CFO and investment teams in financial
   
   due diligence, valuation modeling, and financial feasibility studies for
   
   acquisitions and new investments.

7. Analyze portfolio companies' financial
   
   performance, recommend corrective actions, and track value creation
   
   initiatives.

8. Financial Planning and
   
   Forecasting

9. Prepare rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and
   
   5-year financial plans aligned with ISRAR s growth targets.

10. Develop financial dashboards and KPIs for internal
    
    management reporting.

11. Internal Controls and Risk
    
    Management

12. Develop, maintain, and monitor internal control
    
    systems across ISRAR Holding and subsidiaries.

13. Ensure compliance with all ZATCA, SOCPA, and other
    
    regulatory requirements.

14. Treasury and Cash Management

15. Support liquidity planning, treasury operations,
    
    and optimal cash flow management under CFO guidance.

16. Support capital structuring, banking relations,
    
    and investment funding planning.

17. Team Leadership

18. Supervise the Finance team (accounting, FP&A,
    
    reporting officers).

Provide

mentoring, technical training, and leadership development for financial staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields;
• CPA, CMA, or CFA credentials preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including in investment
  
  holding companies, education sector preferred.
• Strong
  
  experience in financial due diligence, internal control systems, and
  
  performance reporting.

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Role Overview

The Finance Director for Entertainment will lead all financial aspects of the company's entertainment portfolio, spanning theme parks, attractions, cinemas, and leisure facilities.

The role is accountable for ensuring profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and performance management across entertainment assets.

• Oversee P&L, budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure control.

• Optimize revenue streams: ticketing, concessions, IP licensing, merchandising, and sponsorships.

• Provide strategic commercial advice to asset leadership.

• Implement rigorous risk management and governance processes.

• Lead feasibility analysis and investment planning for new attractions.

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a finance team focused on entertainment operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12–15+ years' finance leadership in entertainment, leisure, or theme park industries.

• Strong exposure to commercial finance and consumer-facing operations.

• Expertise in capital-intensive project financing and ROI modeling.

• GCC or international experience in large entertainment complexes highly valued.

• CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent; MBA desirable.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills