Director of Finance - Jeddah

About the role

Ennismore, a lifestyle hospitality group, is looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead its finance function in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role acts as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive leadership, covering financial management, reporting and strategic planning while building and leading a high-performing finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, giving clear financial insights and recommendations
• Own financial reporting to senior management, the board and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness
• Develop and oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning aligned with organizational strategy
• Analyze financial data and KPIs to spot trends, risks and opportunities and turn them into business recommendations
• Maintain financial controls, policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet optimization
• Lead and coach the finance team, set expectations and foster a culture of excellence
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial systems
• Build relationships with auditors, banks, regulators and investors
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and controls
• Advise on capital allocation, investment decisions and financial risk management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; CA or CPA certification required
• At least 10 years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role
• Proven track record managing P&L responsibility and driving profitability
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian regulatory and tax requirements

Required skills

• Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Risk management and internal audit knowledge
• Advanced data analytics and business intelligence tools