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
