Financial Controller

Job Title : Financial ControllerDepartment : FinanceReports To : Chief Finance Officer (CFO)Work Location : Head Office, Riyadh , Saudi ArabiaAvailability : Immediate Joiner ( Preferred )About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly capable Financial Controller to join our Finance function in Saudi Arabia.The Financial Controller will play a critical role in leading the day-to-day operations of the Finance function, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, IFRS compliance, effective financial controls, timely month-end close, and successful external audit delivery.This is a key leadership position and will serve as the operational backbone of the Finance function, enabling the CFO to focus on financial strategy, investors, the Board, and other strategic priorities.The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and proven experience managing complex, multi-entity and project-based environments.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Operations & Month-End CloseLead month-end and year-end close processes across all business units and entities.Ensure the books are closed accurately and within agreed timelines.Supervise Finance function heads, including Treasury, FP&A & Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Controls.Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and trial balances.Maintain the Finance calendar covering close, reporting, audit, tax, and regulatory deadlines.Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and consolidation eliminations.Financial Reporting & IFRSLead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.Ensure financial reporting is fully compliant with IFRS and audit-ready.Lead the IFRS conversion programme in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.Maintain consistent accounting policies across business units.Oversee project revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15, including percentage-of-completion calculations, cost-to-complete estimates, variation orders, and claims.Review financial statements before submission to the CFO, Board, Audit Committee, or external stakeholders.External AuditAct as the primary day-to-day interface with external auditors.Lead audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to audit queries.Manage the audit timetable and ensure timely completion and sign-off.Track and resolve audit findings and management letter points.Keep the CFO informed of audit progress, risks, and significant issues.Financial Controls & Process ImprovementEnsure effective implementation of financial controls, segregation of duties, and approval frameworks.Identify control weaknesses and implement practical improvements.Ensure Finance policies and procedures are documented, implemented, and continuously improved.Support the development and strengthening of the internal controls framework.CFO Support & Special ProjectsCoordinate Finance inputs for Board presentations, Audit Committee materials, due diligence, and other external reporting.Lead Finance workstreams assigned by the CFO and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.Maintain visibility over key Finance projects, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.Key Success MeasuresMonth-end close by the 5th working dayReviewed management accounts to the CFO by the 8th working dayUnqualified external audit opinion delivered on schedule100% resolution of prior-year audit findingsSuccessful completion of IFRS conversion by Q4 2026Zero unresolved material Finance control breaches100% delivery of CFO-assigned Finance project milestonesEducation & Professional QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.CPA, ACCA, or CMA required.Master's degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.Experience10+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience.Minimum 3 years as a Financial Controller or in an equivalent senior Finance leadership role.Experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, contracting, or other project-based industries is required.Proven experience with IFRS conversion.Strong experience managing external/statutory audits.Big 4 audit experience is strongly preferred.Experience within a listed company environment is an advantage.GCC experience is required; Saudi Arabia experience is strongly preferred.Technical SkillsExpert knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.Strong knowledge of IFRS 15, IAS 16, IFRS 16, and IFRS 8.Advanced financial close and reporting capabilities.Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and risk management.Strong understanding of project and construction accounting.Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.Advanced Excel skills.Familiarity with financial reporting and close-management tools is an advantage.Leadership & Behavioral CompetenciesOperational excellence and precisionStrong execution and ownershipExcellent organization and time managementDirect and transparent communicationStrong stakeholder managementTeam leadership and people developmentAbility to operate effectively under pressureCommercial and analytical thinkingChange readiness and continuous improvement mindset