Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Industry: Heavy civil / infrastructure contracting — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our client is a well-established contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure programs. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (head office based) Role Purpose Lead the financial control function for the business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust cost control, and strong financial governance across projects and business lines. Key Responsibilities • Oversee monthly financial close, management accounts, and reporting to senior leadership • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow across projects and business lines • Maintain strong project-level cost control in coordination with commercial/project teams • Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and audit requirements • Strengthen financial controls, policies, and internal governance • Partner with senior leadership on financial planning and business performance analysis Requirements • 10–15 years total finance/accounting experience • Minimum 3–5 years in a Financial Controller (or equivalent senior finance leadership) role • Prior experience within a construction or contracting company is essential • Strong technical accounting background (qualified accountant preferred — CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent) • Experience managing project-based cost control and multi-entity reporting • Open to candidates of any nationality within Saudi Arabia Show more Show less