Head of Finance / Finance Director
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Agriculture & Irrigation Equipment Manufacturing
Organization: Leading Multinational Industrial Company
A leading multinational organization specializing in agricultural machinery, irrigation equipment manufacturing, with international operations across Europe and Africa, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance / Finance Director to lead its Finance and Accounting function.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional with extensive manufacturing experience, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to support business growth across local and international operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organization's financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
- Direct Finance and Accounting operations across local and international entities.
- Oversee manufacturing finance, production costing, inventory valuation, CAPEX, and profitability analysis.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury, banking facilities, and capital structure.
- Evaluate business performance, new investments, expansion opportunities, and financial risks.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, and financial governance.
- Manage annual budgeting and financial planning in collaboration with business and operational leaders.
- Strengthen ERP systems, financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
- Lead the finance team and act as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO.
Candidate Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership position.
- Direct experience in irrigation equipment manufacturing companies is mandatory, preferably center-pivot irrigation systems, agricultural machinery, pumps, or related irrigation equipment manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading Finance and Accounting functions within industrial manufacturing operations.
- Strong expertise in factory costing, inventory management, working capital, budgeting, treasury, and financial reporting.
- Experience overseeing finance operations across multiple business units or international entities.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems, preferably SAP or Oracle.
- Experience in investment evaluation, capital allocation, financial controls, and supplier financial management.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- CPA, CMA, ACCA, CA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualifications are highly preferred.
- Strong English communication and leadership skills.
- International candidates with relevant manufacturing backgrounds are welcome.
