Finance Specialist
Posted 20 days ago
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Our Client, a multinational manufacturing company, leader in their sector of activity is looking to appoint a Finance Specialist for a newly acquired entity in Jeddah. This is a strategic assignment to assess, analyse, structure and organize the existing finance and accounting function in compliance with local requirements and in line with the group / HQ standards.
This position will report to local Management as well as to HQ based in France.
The finance specialist will have to work with the existing finance team (team of 3) and ensure delivery of accurate financial information aligned to local requirements and as per group standards:
Organisation and Structure:
- Assessing current finance and accounting structure
- Redesigning accounting processes and rolling out control and policies as per group requirement
- Designing reporting package aligned with local specificities and group requirements
Train and Manage Finance and Administration department by:
- Ensuring compliance of accounting and reporting principles and processes with local GAAP procedures and Group reporting and procedures
- Supporting and driving in the preparation, the analysis and justification of the P/L and balance sheet accounts every month
- Responsible for cash management and treasury
- Involved in pricing and costing strategies, inventory valuation: develop tools, monitor cost, provide financial analysis to support the business strategic decisions
- Ensuring the timely production of accurate management, Group and statutory reporting
- Ensuring the compliance of the entity with the Group Policies
- Managing tax issues, ensuring the timely production of tax returns, payments and reporting
- Training and developing existing team to deliver at the requested standard
Experience Required:
- University Degree in Finance or Accounting
- 5+ years’ experience in a finance function / BIG 4 preferably within a multinational environment
- Experience in reporting to a western head office
- Experience in setting up or restructuring a small finance function
- Experience in cost accounting and cash management (industrial / manufacturing environment)
Quality and Skills Required:
- Technical, organised, rigorous and process focused, ability to plan and anticipate
- Highly developed analytical thinking abilities, conceptual and strategic work
- Knowledge of local laws and tax regulations
- Leadership skills and persuasive, team building/training skills
- Confidence in decision-making, ability to make clear conclusions and express opinions
- Strong personality with excellent communication skills
- Business orientation
Finance Director
Posted 20 days ago
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The ideal candidate will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks. They will oversee the financial operations of the business and provide frequent financial reports. They will also assure strict adherence to financial regulations and compliance.
Responsibilities- Develop and present a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and manage budgeting activities.
- Establish a regular forecasting process to provide insights for decision-making.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, with quarterly financial statements meeting all regulatory requirements.
- Implement data-driven financial reporting improvements, enhancing visibility and analysis.
- Successfully mitigate identified financial risks, reducing the impact on the company's financial stability.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant Saudi Arabian financial regulations throughout the tenure.
- Ensure that all financial reports and documentation meet regulatory standards.
- Optimize the capital structure to support business growth, achieving a targeted debt-to-equity ratio.
- Secure necessary financing for strategic initiatives while minimizing the cost of capital.
- Monitor and report on financial performance against established KPIs and targets on a quarterly basis.
- Provide actionable insights to the CEO and executive team for improving financial performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including banks and regulatory authorities, ensuring the company's financial reputation and stability.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, especially within the financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian financial regulations and market dynamics.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
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- Full-time
- Finance
Finance Director
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Our client: A well-established FMCG business with stretched ambitions and a highly committed leadership team is looking for a Finance Director.
Your Role: Responsible for managing day-to-day planning, implementation, management and control all aspects of finance and accounting. Develop strategic financial planning framework and long-term financial plan. Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting of the company. Guide, manage, and coach employees on best financial management practices.
Must Have: At least 15 years’ experience in finance and accounting. Certificate in finance is a plus - CPA, CMA, CFA. Must have solid experience in FMCG sector in Saudi Market. Bilingual is a Must. Strong in stakeholder management with excellent leadership skills.
Finance Senior Specialist
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岗位职责
• Resopnsible for day to day operations
• Record all the transactions which is related to the company
• Ability to read & analyze GL Accounts.
• Ability to perform Accounts Month closing
• Vat Experience
• Perform additional duties related to the role as assigned by the direct supervisor
• Working in industrial Company will be a plus
任职要求
• bachelor's degree in accounting ( Master is a plus )
• SOCPA membership .
• 5 – 7 years of accounting experience in a similar position ( minimum 2 years in Saudi).
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (especially SAP) .
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
#J-18808-LjbffrFinance Business Partner
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Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Your role:
- Lead the financial planning process for assigned business units, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and clear roadmaps for achieving financial targets.
- Conduct complex financial analyses such as profitability, margin, and ROI assessments to support high-impact business decisions and drive financial performance improvements.
- Work with limited supervision and broad guidelines, applying independent judgment to ensure project success and compliance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to shape business strategies and integrate financial considerations into decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of initiatives like product launches, market expansions, and cost-reduction programs, ensuring understanding of financial risks and opportunities in compliance with accounting principles.
- Contribute to monthly business reviews by preparing financial materials, leading discussions on financial performance, and identifying actions to meet financial goals.
- Evaluate investment cases, including capital expenditures, R&D projects, and marketing initiatives, ensuring rigorous assumptions and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Monitor financial health of business units by tracking KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities, and working with leaders on corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations by supporting financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting audits.
- Lead or participate in initiatives to improve financial processes and systems for increased efficiency and accuracy.
You're the right fit if:
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields.
- Have at least 4 years of experience in Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Accounting Operations, or Financial Planning and Analysis with a Bachelor's degree, or no experience required with a Master's degree.
How we work together:
We believe in working better together. Our office-based teams work in-person at least 3 days a week. Onsite roles require full-time presence; field roles are outside main facilities, often at customer or supplier locations.
About Philips:
We are a health technology company committed to accessible, quality healthcare for all. Join us in making a difference.
- Learn more about our business .
- Discover our history .
- Learn about our purpose .
If interested and you meet many but not all requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles at Philips. Explore our impact-driven culture here .
#J-18808-LjbffrNational Finance Controller
Posted 2 days ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a job
As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.
As our National Financial Controller, you'll be more than a numbers expert — you’ll be a trusted advisor, driving business performance and shaping the future of our operations in Doha, Qatar.
The National Finance Controller manages the business performance by acting as a business partner to the assigned Business Unit / Functional Unit, challenging the status quo and analysing the past to shape the future. The Controller supports business strategy development, develops and maintains risk management concepts, monitors tactical execution, disseminates financial knowledge and provides visibility using all available data to enable effective business decisions.
How you create impact
- Perform and lead regular business reviews, including follow-up and corrective actions. Continuously monitor business performance to identify proactive measures that enhance profitability and productivity, while mitigating potential risks.
- Ensure effective forex management to minimize negative P&L exposure. Develop and maintain risk management systems and follow up on billing, deferrals, and the accuracy of accruals.
- Proactively develop and propose restructuring concepts, cost-saving initiatives, and performance improvement plans. Continuously seek standardization and automation opportunities.
- Drive the Business Investment Applications (BIA) process, challenge the status quo, and perform project controlling to evaluate resource input vs. benefit.
- Support or lead the financial workstream in M&A projects. Provide financial guidance and ensure compliance with company accounting principles and guidelines.
- Ensure pre-signature contract reviews (., customers, suppliers, GCT, zero-failure process) and implement consistent, compliant review procedures.
- Establish regular reporting aligned with BU / FU targets using corporate data tools. Monitor key KPIs.
- Analyze profitability at shipment, customer, and trade lane level. Ensure department-level financial visibility and drive performance-based decision-making.
What we would like you to bring
What's in it for you
We offer an employee-friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast-developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If like us, you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Manager – Finance
Posted 4 days ago
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JOB SUMMARY
To lead the finance function for DPWL Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, providing strategic financial planning, accurate
reporting, and effective budget management. The role ensures compliance with KSA regulations and accounting
standards, safeguards company assets, and drives financial performance through strong leadership, stakeholder
engagement, and process optimization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
1. Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting
· Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with the Finance Director, including the design of budget
templates and clear guidance for Heads of Departments.
· Analyse proposed departmental budgets against historical performance to identify trends, risks, and
opportunities.
· Consolidate departmental submissions into an organization-wide budget, ensuring accuracy, completeness,
and strategic alignment.
· Monitor and report on budget adherence, providing timely variance analysis and recommending corrective
measures.
2. Financial Reporting & Performance Management
· Oversee the timely preparation of consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, and other
statutory reports) in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
· Validate statistical and management information from departments before submission to leadership.
· Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data through regular review of accounting entries and
reconciliation processes.
· Oversee the preparation and analysis of Management Information System (MIS) reports to support informed
decision-making.
3. Cash Flow, CapEx & Cost Control · Direct the preparation and maintenance of cash flow forecasts, incorporating capital expenditure commitments and operational needs. · Monitor CapEx projects and oversee cost studies for business cases, proposals, and strategic initiatives. · Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and optimise working capital.
4. Compliance, Audit & Risk Management · Ensure full compliance with KSA financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal governance policies. · Lead the statutory and internal audit processes, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries and implementation of recommendations. · Maintain proactive relationships with banks, financial institutions, and government bodies (including GOSI) to ensure smooth operations and regulatory adherence. · Stay informed of changes in financial policies, regulations, and industry best practices, adapting processes accordingly. 5. Leadership & Team Development · Set clear KPIs and performance standards for the Finance team in KSA, aligned with organizational goals. · Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to enhance team capability and performance. · Drive process improvement initiatives, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across all finance operations. · Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth within the finance function.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Experience at a senior level in the Finance department of any multi-national organization or logistics/freight
forwarding company
· Mandatory: 8 - 10 years
· Preferable: 10 – 12 years
Experience in managerial role
· Mandatory: 5 years
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (mandatory).
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CMA) strongly preferred.
Strong leadership and relationship building skills
Clear and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent decision making and analytical ability
High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities.
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Commercial Finance Manager
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. As they continue to expand across the Middle East and Africa, they are looking for a high-performing Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their ambitious team and drive strategic growth within the region.
The Role:
Based in Jeddah, this pivotal role sits within the Commercial Finance team and reports directly to the CFO for the region (based in Dubai). As the Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for enabling business growth by combining strategic finance leadership with operational excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with senior internal stakeholders and act as a key business partner to the MEA Commercial team, driving decision-making and performance across the region. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage the Cluster P&L and influence strategic commercial decisions to ensure budget delivery.
- Lead critical commercial routines such as Performance Reviews, Budget Sign-Offs, and Commercial Commitment cycles.
- Analyze commercial performance and provide actionable insights to enhance execution and strategy.
- Drive commercial growth initiatives through strategic projects such as pricing execution and trade investment optimization.
- Serve as the primary finance contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners within your cluster.
- Continuously improve planning and performance tracking tools and processes.
The Ideal Candidate:
- 3–5 years of experience in an international and fast-paced business environment, ideally in the FMCG sector.
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Strong ownership mindset with resilience, proactivity, and self-drive.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with a comfort level in challenging and being challenged.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential.
What’s on Offer:
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of one of the most iconic global food brands.
- A culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Support to grow your career through hands-on experience, responsibility from day one, and continuous development.
- A collaborative environment where your ideas and initiatives are empowered and recognised.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Finance and Manufacturing
- Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Retail, and Manufacturing
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#J-18808-LjbffrFinance Business Partner
Posted today
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Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Your role:
- Lead the financial planning process for assigned business units, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and clear roadmaps for achieving financial targets.
- Conduct complex financial analyses such as profitability, margin, and ROI assessments to support high-impact business decisions and drive financial performance improvements.
- Work with limited supervision and broad guidelines, applying independent judgment to ensure project success and compliance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to shape business strategies and integrate financial considerations into decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of initiatives like product launches, market expansions, and cost-reduction programs, ensuring understanding of financial risks and opportunities in compliance with accounting principles.
- Contribute to monthly business reviews by preparing financial materials, leading discussions on financial performance, and identifying actions to meet financial goals.
- Evaluate investment cases, including capital expenditures, R&D projects, and marketing initiatives, ensuring rigorous assumptions and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Monitor financial health of business units by tracking KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities, and working with leaders on corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations by supporting financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting audits.
- Lead or participate in initiatives to improve financial processes and systems for increased efficiency and accuracy.
You're the right fit if:
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields.
- Have at least 4 years of experience in Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Accounting Operations, or Financial Planning and Analysis with a Bachelor's degree, or no experience required with a Master's degree.
How we work together:
We believe in working better together. Our office-based teams work in-person at least 3 days a week. Onsite roles require full-time presence; field roles are outside main facilities, often at customer or supplier locations.
About Philips:
We are a health technology company committed to accessible, quality healthcare for all. Join us in making a difference.
- Learn more about our business .
- Discover our history .
- Learn about our purpose .
If interested and you meet many but not all requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles at Philips. Explore our impact-driven culture here .
National Finance Controller
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a job
As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.
As our National Financial Controller, you'll be more than a numbers expert - you'll be a trusted advisor, driving business performance and shaping the future of our operations in Doha, Qatar.
The National Finance Controller manages the business performance by acting as a business partner to the assigned Business Unit / Functional Unit, challenging the status quo and analysing the past to shape the future. The Controller supports business strategy development, develops and maintains risk management concepts, monitors tactical execution, disseminates financial knowledge and provides visibility using all available data to enable effective business decisions.
How you create impact
- Perform and lead regular business reviews, including follow-up and corrective actions. Continuously monitor business performance to identify proactive measures that enhance profitability and productivity, while mitigating potential risks.
- Ensure effective forex management to minimize negative P&L exposure. Develop and maintain risk management systems and follow up on billing, deferrals, and the accuracy of accruals.
- Proactively develop and propose restructuring concepts, cost-saving initiatives, and performance improvement plans. Continuously seek standardization and automation opportunities.
- Drive the Business Investment Applications (BIA) process, challenge the status quo, and perform project controlling to evaluate resource input vs. benefit.
- Support or lead the financial workstream in M&A projects. Provide financial guidance and ensure compliance with company accounting principles and guidelines.
- Ensure pre-signature contract reviews (., customers, suppliers, GCT, zero-failure process) and implement consistent, compliant review procedures.
- Establish regular reporting aligned with BU / FU targets using corporate data tools. Monitor key KPIs.
- Analyze profitability at shipment, customer, and trade lane level. Ensure department-level financial visibility and drive performance-based decision-making.
What we would like you to bring
What's in it for you
We offer an employee-friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast-developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If like us, you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.