Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Director - Retail | Saudi Arabia

Overview

Key Accountabilities

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• Own and lead the enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring full alignment with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership, providing forward-looking insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee analysis of financial results, KPIs, sales trends, margins, and inventory performance to drive profitability and sustainable growth across retail operations.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support decision-making at Board and C-suite level.
• Drive financial evaluation and governance of strategic initiatives, including new store openings, market expansion, and major capital investments through advanced financial modeling.
• Provide strategic oversight of operating expenses, identifying cost optimization opportunities while supporting business scalability.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing FP&A organization, setting clear objectives, building talent pipelines, and promoting a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Champion continuous improvement of FP&A frameworks, processes, systems, and tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and business insight.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance with internal policies, and proactive risk management within the retail environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

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• We are Looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree and/or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIMA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of **15 years of progressive FP&A experience**, with significant exposure to large-scale retail or multi-site operations.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic decisions at an enterprise level.
• Deep expertise in retail financial metrics, performance management, and value drivers.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling, forecasting, and planning systems (Excel, ERP, and performance management tools).
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear strategic insights.
• Proven track record in building, leading, and scaling high-performing FP&A teams.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong analytical rigor and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth retail environment.