Finance Manager (مدير مالي) | Steel Manufacturing | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
We are a new, large-scale steel manufacturing company in Jeddah, and production starts around January. We are looking for a Finance Manager who can build and run our finance function from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Set up the finance function: chart of accounts, ERP configuration, policies, approval matrix, and internal controls
- Lead the finance department
- Lead cost accounting
- Prepare budgets and forecasts and manage cash flow and working capital
- Track capex and project costs through to plant start-up
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers, and government bodies
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and ZATCA requirements (VAT, e-invoicing, withholding tax, and zakat)
- Deliver accurate monthly management reports and KPIs to the CEO and leadership team
- Lead, develop, and coordinate the accounting team (AR, AP, costing, treasury)
- Develop team skills and automate processes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- 8-10 years of finance experience in the manufacturing industry
- Fluent English, spoken and written along with arabic.
- Hands-on ERP experience (SAP)
- Experience leading a finance team
- Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate
- Previous Start Up Experience
Preferred
- Start-up, greenfield, or plant ramp-up experience
- Steel, metals, or heavy industry background
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, SOCPA, ACCA, or CA
- Knowledge of Saudi VAT, zakat, and customs
- Arabic language skills
What we are looking for in you
You are accurate, highly organized, and a confident communicator. You build strong working relationships with the people around you, and you stay calm and decisive in a fast-moving start-up environment. Great attention to detail and talent within your team. Able to work under pressured environments.
