Title: Head- Finance Operation & BudgetLocation: Riyadh, KSA
About the Company: We are currently working with a fast growing Financial Institution that is looking for a seasoned finance leader to take ownership of their budgeting and finance operations function — a broad, high-impact role sitting directly beneath the CFO and touching virtually every part of the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesDrive the institution's annual financial planning cycle end-to-end, setting key budget drivers, stress-testing assumptions, and keeping leadership ahead of performance trends through regular forecasting and variance commentaryServe as the central engine for internal management information — delivering granular performance insight at product, customer, and entity level to support ALCO, pricing decisions, and strategic planningOversee the full spectrum of transactional finance — from invoice processing and supplier settlements to period-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and regulatory payments to government bodiesAct as the subject matter expert on SAMA and ZATCA compliance, ensuring all finance operations are structured and documented to meet regulatory expectationsTake ownership of the ERP environment, leading system enhancements, module rollouts, and the broader push toward a more automated and analytics-driven finance functionWork closely with business and product teams to pressure-test new initiatives financially, evaluate operating models, and translate strategy into measurable financial outcomesBuild and develop a high-performing team, shifting the function's culture from transactional processing toward genuine financial partnershipRequirements10+ years in finance within the banking sector, with a track record spanning both FP&A and operational financeSolid grounding in management accounting, cost allocation, and revenue assurance within a banking contextPractical experience running or significantly contributing to an ERP implementation or optimisation programmeComfortable operating at senior stakeholder level, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business narrativesExposure to finance digitalisation or automation projects is a distinct advantageDegree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; a professional qualification would strengthen your application
Due to nationalization efforts this role is only open to KSA Nationals