Finance Business Partner

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Finance Business Partner to lead our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role is designed to drive financial excellence by delivering comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision support across the organization. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to enhance financial governance, optimize operational efficiency, and foster sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for developing and executing a robust financial planning and analysis strategy that aligns with the organization’s corporate objectives and long-term vision. This includes leading the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, long-range financial planning, and dynamic scenario modelling. The role requires providing executive leadership with data-driven insights to identify profitability improvement opportunities, evaluate investment priorities, and mitigate business risks. Additionally, the position will involve establishing financial planning frameworks that support sustainable growth and optimize capital allocation decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Management

This role will oversee the preparation, consolidation, and governance of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives across all business functions. The Finance Business Partner will monitor forecast accuracy, conduct variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions to address deviations from planned performance. By analyzing key financial metrics such as revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, profitability, cash flow, working capital, and return on investment, the role will deliver comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports that highlight critical performance indicators and actionable recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Decision Support

The Finance Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and Commercial teams, providing financial insights that drive operational and strategic decision-making. This includes evaluating new business opportunities, pricing strategies, capital investments, cost-saving initiatives, and operational improvement projects. The role will also support executive leadership in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, business expansion, restructuring, and strategic investment decisions by developing robust business cases and financial models.

Advanced Financial Modelling and Analytics

To enhance financial decision-making, the Finance Business Partner will develop sophisticated financial models for investment analysis, profitability assessment, pricing strategies, capital expenditure, and strategic initiatives. The role will analyze financial trends, business drivers, market conditions, and operational performance using advanced analytical techniques. Additionally, the position will drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, planning processes, and analytical methodologies by leveraging business intelligence tools, automation, and predictive analytics to deliver deeper insights and enhance reporting capabilities.

Governance, Controls, and Compliance

Ensuring adherence to financial governance requirements, internal policies, and applicable accounting standards is a critical aspect of this role. The Finance Business Partner will support Finance leadership during audits, strategic reviews, and board reporting activities while maintaining strong financial controls over planning assumptions and reporting accuracy. The position will also act as a culture steward, promoting accountability, financial discipline, collaboration, analytical thinking, and informed decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or business partnering role.
• Proven expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management within a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in advanced Excel, financial software, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Experience in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.