Head of Finance - Riyadh - Adecco Middle East

Head of Finance - Riyadh - Adecco Middle East

Head of Finance - MENA Region

About this Role:

We seek an experienced Head of Finance to lead financial operations for our MENA Regional Headquarters. This key position will drive finance activities and compliance across regional businesses, supporting the organization's growth and adapting financial processes to align with Saudi regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting
   1. Oversee financial analysis across regional business units, focusing on revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
   2. Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and performance dashboards on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
   3. Ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with group standards, including statutory accounts preparation.
2. Operational Performance Evaluation
   1. Collaborate with various teams to gather operational data, analyze metrics, and identify key performance indicators.
   2. Recommend operational improvements, cost reductions, and process optimizations to increase profitability and efficiency.
   3. Manage working capital, sales metrics, and key cost drivers to improve overall performance.
3. Develop regional budgets and forecasts in coordination with local and group finance teams.
4. Track actual performance against budget targets and provide insights and recommendations.
5. Ensure thorough analysis of budget variances, identifying corrective actions where necessary.
6. Strategic Decision Support
   1. Provide financial insights and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
   2. Conduct feasibility studies and financial modeling to assess the impact of various business scenarios and potential investments.
   3. Collaborate on long-term financial planning and strategy development for the region.

Requirements:

1. 5+ years of accounting experience within commercial and manufacturing businesses.
2. Chartered or Certified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or Equivalent) from reputable bodies.
3. Previous accounting experience within SMEs – manufacturing and commercial operations.
4. Excellent communication skills, presenting complex concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
5. Able to produce management reports and present results in meetings.
6. Strong Excel skills and finance packages proficiency.
7. Data analysis experience, communicating findings to all levels.
8. Prioritizing workload and documenting business procedures efficiently.

Salary: The salary range for this position is 15,000 - 25,000 SAR per month.