CFO – Listed Company

Progress Personnel

Saudi Arabia

Ref: KP401-250

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This is an excellent opportunity to join this leading KSA based manufacturing/ distribution group during a period of change and growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO this is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Professional to take overall responsibility to lead a team of professionals, for finance function including not only the Financial & Management Accounting but also the Strategic Planning and the Risk Management functions, in a fast paced and challenging market of a leading manufacturing business listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.

Role Objectives:
•To provide support to the CEO and the leadership team in accordance with the corporate vision and business strategy; providing key advice on external influences and their potential impact on the business.
•To ensure that accurate and timely financial & management reports are produced in line with CMA, Company and Regulatory requirements.
•To ensure effective External Audits and Reviews, with a view to meet all regulatory requirements and deadlines; and Compliance to all relevant regulations and best practices
•To influence and direct the business financially to enable it to achieve long term sustained profitability.
•To ensure effective management of risk and opportunity within the business to enable it to achieve planned profitability within a controlled framework.

Requirements

To succeed in this role you must meet the following criteria
•International qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CPA or an MBA from a recognized and reputable international University
•Command over both written and spoken English and ability to communicate well;
•Excellent experience within a Stock Market Listed business, ideally from manufacturing within GCC
•Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior finance position, looking after multiple disciplinary functions
•Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to win the respect and trust of colleagues and other stakeholders
•An ability to influence others at a senior level
•You need to possess a positive 'can do' attitude where you are happy to roll your sleeves up to achieve the desired results.
•A high level of commercial acumen is required that goes beyond merely reporting the financial numbers on a periodic basis.
•Strong performance manager with drive and enthusiasm to succeed as part of a team and deliver outstanding results, with an ability to motivate others to be successful

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced CFO to work with a market leading group in the region, during a period of change and growth. There is an excellent compensation package available for the right applicant; combined with a performance related bonus.

Progress Personnel are working as an Employment Agency

About the Company

Progress Personnel works across the Middle East region including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar. Our specialist areas of recruitment are Audit & Risk (Internal & External), Management Consultancy, Environmental Consultancy and Senior Finance.

We recruit candidates from across the world and utilise technology to make this fast and effective way of recruiting.

As a Boutique Recruiter, Progress Personnel aims to provide you with highly personalised, efficient service based on integrity and professionalism.

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