FINANCE SME

As a Senior Finance in our Data & Analytics practice in Riyadh you will support leading organizations in the Middle East in transforming their finance functions to become more data-driven technology-enabled and strategically aligned with business objectives.

You will work at the intersection of strategy finance and technology helping CFO organizations modernize their operating models unlock value through AI-enabled finance capabilities and improve financial performance through data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of Finance strategies and Target Operating Models for the CFO organization covering governance processes and enabling technologies
• AI-driven Finance Transformation acting as a bridge between finance stakeholders and
• data/technology teams to identify design and co-develop AI-enabled finance capabilities (e.g. generative AI machine learning intelligent automation) that enhance decision-making and automate finance processes
• Leading cross-functional transformation initiatives at the intersection of finance business and technology within complex transformation programs
• Finance Performance Management redesigning planning forecasting and performance steering processes using advanced analytics and modern management reporting frameworks
• Accounting & Closing Innovation supporting the implementation of regulatory and IFRS requirements
• while improving accounting and closing processes through automation and digital tools
• Treasury Transformation design and implementation of modern treasury management capabilities and solutions
• Leading large-scale Finance Transformation Programs driving the execution of finance operating model transformations digital finance platforms and data-driven finance capabilities
• Post-Merger Integration (PMI) supporting finance integration and operating model alignment in merger and acquisition scenarios
• Business Development & Client Engagement supporting the development of new client opportunities contributing to proposal development and client presentations and building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders to expand the firms Finance and AI transformation footprint in the region

Qualifications

• Several years of practical consulting or industry experience in Finance & transformation initiatives
• Experience in leading workstreams or sub-projects within complex transformation programs
• Strong understanding of Finance processes Management Accounting and performance steering frameworks
• Strong understanding of AI-driven finance transformation including how AI automation and advanced analytics can enhance finance processes and decision-making
• Experience working in agile transformation environments with familiarity in frameworks such as SAF in large transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to operate across all organizational levels and engage effectively with senior stakeholders including CFOs finance leadership teams and executive sponsors
• Exposure to modern finance technology landscapes (e.g. ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP S/4HANA consolidation reporting or treasury platforms) is considered a plus
• Strong analytical problem-solving and structured communication skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation capabilities
• Experience in leading project teams or workstreams including mentoring and developing junior team members within complex transformation programs
• Outstanding academic degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Business Finance Economics Engineering or Information Technology
• Fluency in English is required
• Arabic language skills are advantageous

Vertical

Technology