Financial Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role
The Finance Manager at HEIGHTS Company will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategies of our organization, ensuring compliance, and driving financial performance. Join our dynamic team in Riyadh to lead our financial operations and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional events and construction services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial closing, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Monitor financial performance by analyzing results and identifying trends.
• Prepare timely financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors and regulators.
• Lead and mentor finance team members, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve profitability, reduce costs, and support business decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 35 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Strong experience with financial software systems.
• Solid understanding of corporate finance principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategic development.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Join Our Team as a Finance Manager!
At Hilton, we aim to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. We are looking for a Finance Manager to support our finance leader in developing our finance team and enable them to thrive. As a Finance Manager, your responsibility will be to understand and drive financial performance while complying with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.

What will you be doing?

• Be accountable for the hotel’s financial performance.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and other stakeholders to maximize profitability.
• Develop exceptional working relationships across various departments.
• Ensure compliance with the management agreement and address any compliance issues promptly.

What are we looking for?

• Strong analytical skills to manage complex financial information.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify potential issues proactively.
• Capability to lead and develop staff.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Additional Preferences:

• University Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Why Work for Hilton?
Hilton is leading the global hospitality sector with an impressive portfolio. We focus on creating remarkable experiences for our guests, underpinned by our mission to fill the world with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join our team in Riyadh. This position is key to the Global Ankura Accounting team and will report to the Senior Director of the EMEA & APAC finance team. The role will focus on Ankura’s legal entities in the Middle East region in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Reporting:
  • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of activities.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with full P&L and balance sheet ownership.
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Raise internal invoices for intercompany work.
• Audit And Compliance:
  • Lead the annual audit, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
  • Preparation of financial statements under local GAAP.
• Tax / Fiscal Returns:
  • Preparation of fiscal returns for legal entities.
  • Liaise with tax and accounting advisors as necessary.
• Team Collaboration And Development: Partner with global finance shared service teams.
• Control And Process Improvement:
  • Maintain a robust control environment.
  • Improve financial processes through standardization and automation.
• Treasury: Ensure bank mandates and maintain cash flow forecasting.
• Ad Hoc: Main contact for financial queries regarding legal entities.

Requirements

• Qualified ACA (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience in a global organization in a multicurrency environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and GAAP accounting principles.
• Intermediate excel skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

At Ankura, we emphasize a continuous learning environment and prioritize skill development and career growth. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming all qualified applicants without discrimination.