The Chief Financial Officer will be a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, and long-term value creation for a growing FMCG business in Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong local market experience, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to support scale, efficiency, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Lead overall financial strategy, planning, and execution aligned with business growth objectives
- Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives, expansion plans, and capital allocation
- Provide financial insights to support pricing, margin optimization, and cost efficiency
Financial Planning & Control
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management
- Ensure robust financial controls, reporting accuracy, and timely closing
Governance, Compliance & Risk
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements (ZATCA, VAT, zakat, tax, statutory reporting)
- Lead audits and liaise with external auditors, banks, and advisors
- Establish strong risk management and internal control frameworks
Commercial & Operational Finance
- Support sales, distribution, and supply chain teams with commercial finance insights
- Drive improvements in inventory management, demand planning, and trade spend effectiveness
- Evaluate new product launches, channel expansion, and investment opportunities
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key interface with shareholders, board members, banks, and financial institutions
- Support fundraising, debt structuring, and banking relationships as required
Candidate Profile
- Mandatory local FMCG experience in Saudi Arabia
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant time in senior leadership roles
- Strong understanding of Saudi tax, zakat, VAT, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience working with large local groups, listed companies, or well-scaled FMCG businesses preferred
- Proven track record of partnering with business leaders to drive growth and profitability
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
