Finance Manager

About the role

Sarmad School is looking for a Finance Manager to join its insurance startup team. You will lead the financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic decision‑making through robust analysis and planning.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Manage the financial reporting process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends and provide improvement recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and support for strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors and other financial institutions.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of finance professionals.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CMA or CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication and English/Arabic language skills.
• Saudi nationality is required.

Required skills

• Leadership
• Financial analysis
• Financial reporting
• Cost‑saving identification
• Forecasting
• Financial policy development
• Budgeting
• Strategic financial planning
• Risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance