Financial Controller

Company DescriptionA confidential international industrial company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance, controlling, and compliance capabilities in Saudi Arabia.The organization values accuracy, transparency, strong financial governance, and continuous improvement. The role offers significant exposure to business leadership and the opportunity to contribute directly to financial performance, controls, localization requirements, and strategic decision-making.Role DescriptionThe Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting, financial controlling, reporting, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.Key responsibilities will include:Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial reports.Supporting annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.Monitoring financial performance and analyzing actual results against budget and forecast.Driving variance analysis and recommending corrective actions.Supporting working capital, cash flow, and cost optimization initiatives.Maintaining and strengthening internal financial controls and compliance processes.Supporting statutory, internal, and external audits.Managing and supporting Zakat, VAT, Withholding Tax, and other Saudi tax and regulatory requirements.Supporting Local Content and IKTVA reporting, audits, and related requirements.Working closely with management and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions.Supporting process improvements and finance system enhancements.This is a full-time role based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Professional qualification such as CMA, CPA, ACCA, CA, or SOCPA is highly preferred.Strong experience in financial controlling, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.Strong knowledge of Saudi Zakat, VAT, Withholding Tax, and local statutory requirements.Practical experience with Local Content and IKTVA requirements, preferably within an industrial or Aramco-related environment.Strong hands-on experience with SAP; experience with SAP implementation or finance transformation projects would be an advantage.Strong knowledge of financial statements, general ledger, cost control, and working capital.Experience with internal controls, external audits, and statutory reporting.Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting.Previous experience within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, oil & gas, or multinational environment is highly preferred.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.High level of integrity, attention to detail, ownership, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Please note that the company name will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.