Robert Walters Middle East is currently working with a leading oil & gas entity. They are seeking to hire a Head of Finance to join their team. This role is based in Khobar, KSA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives and provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team and other stakeholders
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports to management and external stakeholders
• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate risk
• Provide strong leadership to the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification is preferred
• 10+ years of experience within the Finance function
• Fluency in English & Arabic
• Oil & Energy industry experience is ideal
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices