Head of Finance

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.

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.

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.