Finance Manager Saudia Arabia & Bahrain

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Overview

SGS is looking for an experienced Finance Manager based in Saudi Arabia to oversee the financial performance and strategic financial direction of its operations in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to drive business growth and profitability.
• Ensure business divisions maintain full visibility of their financial performance, understand the reasons for deviations, and are alerted to variances against budgets, forecasts, or trends.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, including the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulations, tax laws, and SGS financial policies.
• Promote existing policies and develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and risk management processes.
• Monitor cash flow and optimize working capital to ensure efficient financial resource allocation and maintain operational liquidity.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide financial leadership to cross-functional teams, supporting data-driven decision-making to enhance business performance and drive strategic growth.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive efficiency and cost optimization.
• Support M&A activities, business expansions, and strategic initiatives.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a finance leadership role within large organizations, particularly in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a project-driven or technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial modeling, and forecasting techniques.
• Experience working in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Odoo, or similar ERP tools).
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.