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Finance Manager (Saudization - by law)
Dream of the Desert
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Manager
2 days ago
Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingInternal ControlsERP SystemsMicrosoft Excel
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About the Role
Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia's first luxury train experience, seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, a relevant degree, and professional certification.
Key Skills for This Role
Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingInternal ControlsERP SystemsMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Lead day to day finance and accounting operations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes
- Monitor cash flow and optimize working capital management
- Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, tax requirements, and accounting standards
- Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial policies
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to senior management
- Support business planning, investment analysis, and strategic initiatives
- Lead and develop the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or SOCPA preferred
- Minimum 7 10 years of progressive finance experience including leadership responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Fluency in English required
- Saudi nationality required due to workforce localization
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Dream of the Desert is Saudi Arabia’s first luxury train experience, offering world class hospitality, cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes.
- The project aims to redefine luxury rail travel in the region, developed in collaboration with leading international partners.
- We are committed to attracting talented professionals passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and creating extraordinary experiences.
About the Role
- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support strategic business decisions.
- The ideal candidate will oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls.
- This role requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day to day finance and accounting operations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes.
- Monitor cash flow and optimize working capital management.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, tax requirements, and accounting standards.
- Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial policies.
- Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to senior management.
- Support business planning, investment analysis, and strategic initiatives.
- Lead and develop the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or SOCPA is preferred.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Applicants must be Saudi nationals due to workforce localization requirements.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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