Group Financial Controller

About the Role

IFG Holding Group is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the entire financial function across the holding company and its subsidiaries, both within Saudi Arabia and abroad. This position reports directly to the CEO and holds overall responsibility for the financial management of the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the finance function, supervising the accounting manager and accounting teams in subsidiaries while developing and standardizing financial policies and procedures.
• Drive the preparation of annual budgets, financial plans, forecasts, and conduct performance analysis including variance investigation with recommended corrective actions.
• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, working capital, and monitor financing commitments and banking relationships.
• Supervise the financial close process and review subsidiary financial statements, and consolidate them into unified group financial reports.
• Deliver reports, analyses, and recommendations to the CEO to support operational, investment, and financing decisions.
• Assess financial viability of projects and expansions; monitor costs of real estate development projects, asset profitability, equipment leasing, and technical activities.
• Enhance financial controls and risk management; ensure compliance with zakat, tax obligations, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with auditors and consultants, ensuring resolution of internal and external audit observations.
• Develop the finance team and improve systems by automating reports and financial processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in financial management and accounting, including a minimum of 3 years in financial leadership or team management roles.
• Practical experience with multi-company groups and consolidated financial reporting.
• Proven background in cash flow management, budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and banking relations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, zakat and tax requirements.
• Proficient with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial analysis/reporting tools.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.
• Professional certifications like SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA are favorable.
• Experience in real estate development, asset management, and equipment leasing is an advantage.

Core Competencies

Strong leadership, financial analysis, risk management, effective communication with executive management, integrity, accuracy in financial information, and ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations.