Ref: HP350-3254

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Finance Director for this market leading technology/ software company (Riyadh based) will be responsible for leading, directing and supporting the financial planning, strategy and accounting of the business. Supporting the MD, this position will be responsible for the revamp and integration of post acquisition activities as well as ensuring a compliant, robust and accurate finance and accounting division is maintained.

Client Details
Our client is a KSA market leading software/ technology services provider who are looking to expand into further services and regions. Highly commercial, agile and professional, our client is looking for Tier 1 talent to be a part of their growth journey.

Description

The Finance Director will be responsible for the overall management of the Finance and Accounting function, such as:

* Plans, develops and monitors the Finance & Accounting strategy including mission, vision, goals and action plans, and ensures the strategy complies with the overall company's business strategy.
* Prepares, reviews and owns overseeing the annual budget after having the appropriate approval from the Board of Directors.
* Reviews and approves the Finance & Accounting policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to be in accordance with the business needs and addresses instances of non-adherence to these policies and procedures.
* Acts as key advisor and consultant for the Finance & Accounting department regarding planning, budgeting, policies & procedures, and quality assurance.
* Implements the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system to ensure sufficient granular history of growth and trends is maintained to demonstrate the quality of the businesses earnings
* Manages the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports relating to profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, aging analysis for inventory and reconciled inter-company statement of accounts.
* Develops and maintains sound internal control procedures, and implements an efficient and timely reporting system.
* Advises top management on capital structure options for the company and business departments in order to achieve the lowest cost of capital.

Job Offer
Competitive salary to join a growing and successful business with appetite for continuous improvement and expansion.

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

* Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA etc)
* 15+ years of experience including at least 1 in the role of leading a finance function. Middle East experience highly desirable
* Experience within the technology industry is highly desirable
* Highly commercial with regard to optimising sales, minimizing costs and balancing risks
* Demonstrable success building and developing finance functions
* Successful implementation of an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics desirable)
* Successful track record in M&A is desirable
* Project management and continuous improvement skills
* Presentation and strong communication skills
* Leadership and influencing skills to gain support of support staff and key stakeholders

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Finance Director salaries in Saudi Arabia

Average monthly compensation
SAR 38,500

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience