Head of Finance & Administration

We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA). 

IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.

We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Position:

We are hiring the Head of Finance & Administration for the Saudi Arabia, Gulf and East Africa (SAGEA) Operating Unit. The role provides strategic leadership, strong governance, and operational excellence across Finance & Controlling, Purchasing, IS, Supply Chain Management, and EHS, operating within both direct and matrix leadership structures.

This role requires a senior leader who combines strategic finance expertise, and a proven ability to lead leaders and influence decision-making in a complex, regulated environment.

The position is based in Riyadh, KSA, reporting directly to the General Manager SAGEA, with matrix reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration IMETA.

Key Responsibilities

•            Provide the leadership team with financial insight and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making.

•            Drive sustainable growth and profitability by influencing, supporting, and constructively challenging business leaders.

•            Lead financial planning, controlling, forecasting, and performance management activities for the operating unit.

•            Oversee Finance operations, including Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, and statutory reporting.

•            Safeguard the financial stability of the legal entities through cash flow management, balance sheet oversight, funding governance, and compliance.

•            Drive effective sourcing, procurement, and vendor management to deliver measurable value.

•            Ensure local implementation of global IS programs and projects in partnership with regional and corporate teams.

•            Partner with Supply Chain and regional operations to manage Demand Planning and Logistics, and oversee local responsibilities for Product Quality, Infrastructure, and EHS.

•            Lead, develop, and engage a multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, talent development, and succession planning.

•            Ensure full compliance with corporate standards, internal controls, and local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

•            Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Master’s degree is an advantage.

•            8+ years’ experience in Finance & Controlling, with exposure to Purchasing, IS, or Supply Chain in a multinational organization, preferably within KSA.

•            Experience working in corporate, regional, or global matrix environments.

•            4+ years of people leadership experience, preferably leading managers.

Skills & Competencies

•            Strong enterprise leadership capability with cultural awareness and integrity.

•            Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority.

•            Strong business acumen with the ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders.

•            Solid project and change management skills.

•            Analytical, results-oriented, and able to think critically and conceptually.

•            Excellent communication and presentation skills, including simplifying complex financial topics.

•            Team-oriented, and able to integrate diverse perspectives to build high-performing teams.

What happens Next?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.

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