Job Description

Inspire Selection is recruiting this senior leadership role for a commercially minded finance executive ready to operate at pace in a high-growth environment. You’ll take full ownership of the finance function for a large-scale Saudi business, operating in the engineering consultancy industry - Partnering closely with regional leadership, playing a key role in shaping business performance and strategy.

With significant expansion plans underway, this position offers real influence, visibility, and the chance to build and scale a best-in-class finance function.

The Role
Reporting into the regional CFO and MD, you will lead all financial activity across the Saudi business. You’ll act as a strategic advisor while ensuring strong financial governance, performance management, and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Oversee cash flow, banking relationships, and funding structures
• Manage statutory reporting, audit processes, and tax compliance
• Strengthen and maintain a robust internal control framework
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team
• Define and execute financial strategy aligned with business growth plans
• Partner with leadership to evaluate commercial decisions and financial impact
• Manage relationships with shareholders and ensure clear financial communication
• Oversee financial performance across the full project lifecycle (bid to closeout)

About You

• Degree or Masters in Finance or Accounting - essential to obtain a visa
• 20+ years’ experience in senior finance roles, within engineering, construction, or project-based environments
• Currently operating at FD/CFO level
• Proven leadership experience in large, complex, multinational organisations with multi $bn turnover
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at executive level
• Excellent communication skills – able to engage effectively across all levels
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and governance
• Highly organised, able to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment