Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industrial Manufacturing | International Leadership Opportunity

Location: Middle East (primary base in Jeddah region)

Relocation: Executive relocation support available

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance management for a large-scale industrial manufacturing group operating across multiple production sites.

This role is open to internationally experienced finance leaders with strong backgrounds in manufacturing, listed-company standards, and complex industrial environments. Candidates from Europe, South Africa, and other developed industrial markets are encouraged to apply. Relocation support is available.

The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving financial discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership

Develop and execute the company's financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and sustainability
Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and capital allocation decisions
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team
Drive financial transformation initiatives, including systems, policies, internal controls, and reporting frameworks

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
Strengthen internal controls across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and cash management
Ensure compliance with governance, disclosure, and regulatory standards
Lead engagement with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies

Manufacturing & Operational Finance (Cable / Electrical Products)

Lead industrial costing and margin analysis across complex manufacturing operations
Oversee raw-material cost visibility (copper, aluminium, polymers, steel, and consumables)
Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, variances, and working capital
Partner with operations and commercial teams on pricing, product mix, profitability, and CAPEX decisions

Treasury, Liquidity & Capital Structure

Manage liquidity planning, cash-flow forecasting, and banking relationships
Oversee treasury activities including trade finance, hedging, and foreign-exchange exposure
Optimize capital structure to support growth and capital-investment programs
Provide financial oversight on major supplier and long-term commercial contracts

Risk Management & Governance

Embed enterprise-wide risk management covering financial, operational, and market risks
Strengthen internal audit readiness and remediation processes
Enhance governance frameworks, delegation of authority, and financial policies

Finance Systems & Digital Transformation

Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, EPM, and finance systems
Ensure integration between finance, manufacturing, and operational data platforms
Drive automation, analytics, and management dashboards
Safeguard financial data integrity and compliance with data-protection regulations

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead and develop high-performing finance teams across FP&A, accounting, treasury, and costing
Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Develop succession plans and strengthen finance capability across the organization

Key Success Measures

EBITDA and margin improvement
Cash conversion cycle optimization
Forecast accuracy and financial transparency
Cost control and margin discipline
Strength of governance and internal controls
Return on invested capital (ROIC)

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

15+ years of senior finance experience, including executive leadership roles
Strong background in industrial manufacturing (cables, electrical products, metals, or similar sectors preferred)
Experience operating within listed-company standards or highly governed environments
Deep understanding of IFRS, industrial costing, treasury, and risk management
Proven ability to engage effectively with Boards, banks, auditors, and senior stakeholders

International Experience

Experience working in European, South African, or other internationally governed environments is highly valued
Comfortable operating in multicultural and cross-border settings

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
Professional certification required (CPA, ACCA, CA(SA), CMA, or CFA)
MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred

Why Join

Executive leadership role with Board-level influence
Exposure to large-scale, technically complex manufacturing operations
Opportunity to shape financial governance and operational performance
Competitive executive compensation and full international relocation support
Long-term leadership role in a stable, growth-oriented industrial organization

Working Environment

Office and manufacturing environments with regular engagement at plant level
High-impact role with senior leadership visibility
Travel across regional and international operations

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