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About the Financial Controller Role

The Bridge Associates is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee all financial and fiscal management aspects for the region. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves driving financial planning, analysis, taxation, compliance, internal controls, risk management, treasury, and business partnering initiatives to support sustainable growth and profitability. The Financial Controller will serve as a strategic finance partner to the leadership team, providing actionable insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and establishing robust financial governance across the organization.

Financial Planning and Business Partnering

• Lead regional financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Partner with functional leaders to develop operating plans and monitor key business and financial KPIs.
• Drive performance reviews and recommend corrective actions to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and business insights to senior leadership.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct periodic financial analysis to assess organizational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze cash flow, working capital, costs, and operating expenses to support business decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate financial statements to identify risks, exposures, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Compliance, Controls, and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Develop and execute effective tax planning strategies for the region.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, statutory auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks, policies, and SOPs.
• Strengthen financial governance and risk management practices across the organization.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure accounting records and book-keeping are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.

Treasury and Team Leadership

• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity requirements, and working capital optimization.
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposures and implement appropriate hedging strategies to minimize risk.
• Lead and develop the regional finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Build finance capabilities that support the organization's growth objectives.

Candidate Profile and Work Environment

Candidates for this Financial Controller position should possess 5-10 years of experience in finance leadership roles. The role requires a strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, taxation, compliance, and risk management, coupled with proven leadership abilities. This is a full-time role located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.