Finance SME

As a (Senior) in our Data & Analytics practice in Riyadh, you will support leading organizations in

the Middle East in transforming their finance functions to become more data-driven,

technology-enabled, and strategically aligned with business objectives.

You will work at the intersection of strategy, finance, and technology, helping CFO

organizations modernize their operating models, unlock value through AI-enabled finance

capabilities, and improve financial performance through data-driven decision-making.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Design and implementation of Finance strategies and Target Operating Models for the

CFO organization, covering governance, processes, and enabling technologies.

• AI-driven Finance Transformation – acting as a bridge between finance stakeholders and

data/technology teams to identify, design, and co-develop AI-enabled finance

capabilities (e.g., generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation) that enhance

decision-making and automate finance processes.

• Leading cross-functional transformation initiatives at the intersection of finance,

business, and technology within complex transformation programs.

• Finance Performance Management – redesigning planning, forecasting, and

performance steering processes using advanced analytics and modern management

reporting frameworks.

• Accounting & Closing Innovation – supporting the implementation of regulatory and

IFRS requirements while improving accounting and closing processes through

automation and digital tools.

• Treasury Transformation – design and implementation of modern treasury management

capabilities and solutions.

• Leading large-scale Finance Transformation Programs – driving the execution of finance

operating model transformations, digital finance platforms, and data-driven finance

capabilities.

• Post-Merger Integration (PMI) – supporting finance integration and operating model

alignment in merger and acquisition scenarios.

• Business Development & Client Engagement – supporting the development of new

client opportunities, contributing to proposal development and client presentations,

and building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders to expand the firm's

Finance and AI transformation footprint in the region.

Your Skills & Experience

• Several years of practical consulting or industry experience in Finance & transformation

initiatives.

• Experience in leading workstreams or sub-projects within complex transformation

programs.

• Strong understanding of Finance processes, Management Accounting, and performance

steering frameworks.

• Strong understanding of AI-driven finance transformation, including how AI,

automation, and advanced analytics can enhance finance processes and decision-

making.

• Experience working in agile transformation environments, with familiarity in

frameworks such as SAFe in large transformation initiatives.

• Proven ability to operate across all organizational levels and engage effectively with

senior stakeholders, including CFOs, finance leadership teams, and executive sponsors.

• Exposure to modern finance technology landscapes (e.g., ERP systems such as Oracle or

SAP S/4HANA, consolidation, reporting, or treasury platforms) is considered a plus.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured communication skills.

• Excellent presentation and facilitation capabilities.

• Experience in leading project teams or workstreams, including mentoring and

developing junior team members within complex transformation programs.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Finance, Economics,

Engineering, or Information Technology.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Arabic language skills are advantageous.