Job description

Finance Director (Retail - Fashion) Jeddah

• Posting Date: 12/08/2026
• Ref: KSA-465
• Position: Finance Director (Retail - Fashion) Jeddah
• Location: KSA
• City: Jeddah
• Sector: Retail
• Years of Experience 15 plus
• Qualification: BA , Holder Of A Professional Certificate
• Salary: SAR 50 to 55k monthly package
• Workdays: 5
• Description: A leading regional group in oriental perfumes retail is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the group's full finance operations and play a central role in shaping its financial and strategic future. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance leader with deep retail operational experience, ready to step into a CFO role within two/three years through a structured development plan. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the full accounting cycle, monthly close, and IFRS-compliant reporting.
  • Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis at branch and SKU level.
  • Manage tax compliance (VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax, Zakat, Transfer Pricing).
  • Oversee external (Big 4) and internal audits and close material findings.
  • Drive cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.
  • Own Oracle ERP operations and lead finance automation initiatives.
  • Manage costing, inventory valuation, and shrinkage controls for high-value SKUs.
  • Lead a multi-site finance team (15–30 members).
  • Deliver executive reporting to the Board and Audit Committee.
  Must-Have Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance (Master's is a plus).
  • CPA / ACCA / CMA (at least one – active).
  • 12–15 years of experience, including 5+ in senior finance leadership.
  • Minimum 7 years in multi-branch Retail (50+ stores).
  • Deep hands-on Oracle ERP experience (Fusion Cloud or EBS R12) – 5+ years.
  • Documented involvement in Oracle Implementation / Migration / Optimization.
  • Strong IFRS command – especially IFRS 15, 16 and IAS 2, 36.
  • Full fluency in Arabic and English.
  Highly Preferred
  • Experience in perfumes / beauty / luxury retail / premium FMCG.
  • Oracle Financials Certification.
  • Prior exposure to Board or Audit Committee.
  • M&A or IPO readiness experience.
  What We're Looking For
  • A leader who thrives in an environment requiring restructuring – not one seeking a mature setup.
  • Analytical, decisive, and effective under pressure.
  • Strong executive presence with shareholder-facing capability.
  • Genuine ambition to step into a CFO role within two years.
  
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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma