Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Director - Retail | Saudi Arabia
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Own and lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes aligned with corporate strategy. Act as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership, providing forward-looking insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities. Oversee analysis of financial results, KPIs, sales trends, margins, and inventory performance to drive profitability. Lead preparation of executive-level financial reports and dashboards for Board and C-suite decision-making. Drive financial evaluation of strategic initiatives including new store openings, market expansion, and capital investments through advanced modeling. Provide strategic oversight of operating expenses and champion continuous improvement of FP&A frameworks. Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and proactive risk management within the retail environment. Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A organization with a focus on talent pipelines and accountability. Requires 15+ years of FP&A experience in large-scale retail operations and strong executive communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive FP&A experience
- significant exposure to large-scale retail or multi-site operations
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic decisions at an enterprise level
- Deep expertise in retail financial metrics, performance management, and value drivers
- Advanced capability in financial modeling, forecasting, and planning systems (Excel, ERP, and performance management tools)
- Strong executive communication and storytelling skills
- ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear strategic insights
- Proven track record in building, leading, and scaling high-performing FP&A teams
- Strategic mindset combined with strong analytical rigor and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth retail environment
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree and/or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIMA)
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