Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Riyadh

About the role

We are hiring a strategic financial leader with a passion for the sports, entertainment, and venues sector. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join the executive leadership team in Riyadh, driving financial strategy, governance, and multi‑entity management.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – develop and execute the overall financial strategy, leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
• Commercial Finance – oversee financial performance of all venues and projects, driving profitability, margin improvement, and cash generation.
• Governance & Compliance – ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with SOCPA/IFRS, Zakat, VAT, and local regulations.
• Treasury & Cash Flow – manage liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and financial risks.
• Finance Transformation – lead ERP implementations, reporting automation, and process standardisation to support rapid growth.
• Stakeholder Management – act as the primary financial liaison with joint‑venture partners, shareholders, and the Board of Directors.
• Team Building – mentor, develop, and lead a high‑performing finance team across corporate and operational levels.

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role such as CFO or VP Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (Master’s/MBA preferred); professional qualifications like CPA, CMA, or ACCA are highly desirable.
• Proven track record in the sports, entertainment, venues, or facilities‑management sectors.

Required skills

• Forecasting
• VAT
• Joint‑venture corporate structures
• Budgeting
• SOCPA
• Long‑term planning
• ERP implementations
• Process standardisation
• Banking relationships
• Reporting automation
• Zakat
• Financial strategy
• IFRS