Finance Manager Saudia Arabia & Bahrain

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries. Supported by 99,500 professionals, SGS has over 145 years of service excellence, providing precision and accuracy to help organizations achieve high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

The Opportunity

SGS is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial performance and strategic financial direction for its operations in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. This full-time position is based in Al Jubail, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to drive business growth and profitability.
• Ensure business divisions have full visibility of their financial performance, understand deviations, and are alerted to variances against budgets, forecasts, or trends.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulations, tax laws, and SGS financial policies.
• Promote existing policies and develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and risk management processes.
• Monitor cash flow and optimize working capital to ensure efficient financial resource allocation and maintain operational liquidity.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide financial leadership to cross-functional teams, supporting data-driven decision-making to enhance business performance and drive strategic growth.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive efficiency and cost optimization.
• Support M&A activities, business expansions, and strategic initiatives.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in finance management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, local regulations, and tax laws.
• Experience in leading and developing finance teams.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, requiring oversight of operations across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.