Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Role overview

This opportunity is for a seasoned finance leader to oversee financial planning and analysis across several business entities. The position centers on building strong budgeting and forecasting processes, shaping long-range plans, and providing guidance that helps senior leaders make informed decisions. It also carries responsibility for strengthening financial discipline and governance across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Own and run the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting routines, and longer-term planning activities.
• Create, refine, and maintain financial models that support strategic decisions and major initiatives.
• Deliver clear financial performance packs, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
• Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts, then translate variances into practical actions.
• Coordinate planning efforts so that financial assumptions remain aligned across business units.
• Make sure planning and analysis activities follow internal controls, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to growth initiatives, investment appraisals, and strategic projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve financial visibility and support better decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, financial planning, or corporate finance.
• At least 4 years in a leadership role with responsibility for managing and developing teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of the complete budgeting and planning process.
• Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to executive leaders and the Board.
• Strong command of financial governance, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling and analytical work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred background

• Exposure to Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provisioning.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Solid understanding of microeconomics.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience handling financial planning across multiple entities or business units.

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Additional information

This is a confidential, full-time onsite leadership role.