Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager will oversee all finance operations across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, Group policies, and local regulatory requirements. The role combines financial control, reporting, and business partnering across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory environments.

Savills Middle East is a leading player in the international real estate sector, offering a diverse range of services across various segments. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we provide a stimulating environment for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial / Operational Oversight
  
  

Ensure AR and AP processes adhere to company policies and controls

Maintain accurate customer reconciliations and revenue recognition

Manage regional expenditures and monthly recharges to Group

Conduct regular intercompany reconciliations

Manage payroll, commissions, and employee provisions with HR

Lead credit control and ensure timely collections

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations

Oversee billing, invoicing, credit notes and aged receivables

Align provisions with Group ECL policy and communicate updates to the Director of Finance.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  
  

Lead the monthly closing process in line with IFRS and Group standards

Submit accurate and timely reports to Group Finance

Ensure accurate accounting treatment and posting of all transactions

Analyse P&L variances and provide actionable insights

Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions

Oversee Corporate Tax, VAT and applicable withholding tax compliance

• Budgeting & Forecasting
  
  

Drive the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts

Maintain scenario planning models and support business decisions

• Treasury & Cash Management
  
  

Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, and liquidity planning

Manage banking relationships across multiple jurisdictions

Ensure strong treasury controls and working capital management

Support treasury reporting requirements for Group Finance and ensure alignment with global policies.

• Audit, Controls & Risk Management
  
  

Coordinate with internal and external auditors

Strengthen internal controls and process improvements

Support enterprise risk management and mitigation

• Business Partnering & Commercial Support
  
  

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and head of departments

Monitor KPIs and support performance improvements

Provide support on tendering, pricing, and project evaluations

• Systems & Continuous Improvement
  
  

Drive reporting improvements through automation and dashboards

Support implementation and enhancement finance systems (e.g. D365, Hyperion)

• Leadership
  
  

Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

Minimum 7+ years of experience with leadership responsibilities

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA)

Experience Across GCC Markets (KSA, Bahrain, Oman Preferred)

Experience in multi-entity corporates and finance environments

Experience In Multi-national Companies Is Preferred

Exposure to ERP systems (D365, Hyperion, SUN preferred)

Proficiency in managing finance systems and applications.

Demonstrated success in process improvement and automation.

Advanced analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data.

Effective leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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