Group Finance Director

Foreground

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the group finance function across all subsidiaries and operating entities.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes at group level.
• Oversee the successful completion and optimization of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP implementation across the organization.
• Support the group’s IPO readiness initiatives, including governance enhancement, internal controls, reporting standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain consolidated financial reporting structures aligned with IFRS and listed-company standards.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, investment decisions, and financial risk management.
• Lead treasury, banking relationships, and financing activities across the group structure.
• Manage engagement with auditors, advisors, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions.
• Ensure full compliance with ZATCA requirements and all applicable Saudi financial regulations.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Deliver financial insights and operational recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term enterprise value.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant exposure within holding groups or multi-entity organizations.
• Prior experience operating at Group Finance Director, Finance Director, Deputy CFO, or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated involvement in IPO preparation or public-market readiness initiatives.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable enterprise ERP platforms.
• Professional qualification required: CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ZATCA regulations, and the Saudi financial and compliance landscape.
• Proven experience managing banking relationships and structuring financing or credit facilities.
• Ability to engage confidently with executive leadership, Boards, and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial mindset combined with operational and transformation capability.
• Saudi nationals are strongly preferred. GCC nationals with substantial Saudi market experience may also be considered.
• Full professional fluency in Arabic and English is essential.