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Financial Director Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Swisslinx Middle East
A prominent private investment group is seeking a Finance Director to lead the institutionalization and financial management of its diverse portfolio. This is a critical leadership role for an investment-grade finance professional who excels in environments that blend Real Estate transactions with the operational oversight of high-growth subsidiaries.
The group is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to move its finance function toward institutional standards. This role requires a “Finance Architect” who can manage the financial lifecycle of asset-heavy investments while professionalizing the reporting and governance frameworks of the wider group.
Key Responsibilities
- Investment Execution & Structuring:
Act as the financial lead for Real Estate transactions, managing capital structures, SPV oversight, and financial due diligence for large-scale acquisitions and developments. - Institutional Governance:
Drive the transition of the finance function to international standards, leading IFRS remediation, standardizing group-wide reporting, and implementing robust monthly close frameworks. - Portfolio Asset Management:
Oversee the financial performance and valuation of a multi-sector portfolio, providing the Board with rigorous analysis of IRR, NPV, and capital allocation efficiency. - Treasury & Debt Strategy:
Lead high-level relationships with regional financial institutions to secure project-specific financing, debt-origination, and group-wide liquidity management. - Operational Oversight:
Provide strategic financial leadership to the group’s international operational platforms, ensuring working capital optimization and institutional-grade financial discipline.
Required Background
- Professional
Experience:
12+ years of senior finance leadership, with a significant background in an Investment Firm, Holding, Private Equity group, or a dedicated Real Estate Investment arm.
- Transaction Track Record:
Proven experience in the financial structuring and execution of large-scale Real Estate investment deals. - Transformation Expertise:
Demonstrated success in professionalizing finance departments and building institutional-grade systems within private or family-held environments. - Linguistic Mastery:
Native-level Arabic fluency is mandatory. You must be able to lead board-level discussions and technical negotiations in both Arabic and English. - Credentials:
Professional designation (CA, CPA, or CFA) is required.
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Title: Financial Director
Company: Swisslinx Middle East
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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