Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of our client steel and pipe manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Manager will oversee industrial cost accounting, financial planning, ERP optimization, and treasury operations. Crucially, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding the company through its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, ensuring full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, capital market rules, and key partner standards (such as Saudi Aramco).

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & IPO Readiness
• Partner with the CEO to drive corporate financial strategy, capital allocation, and long-term financial modeling.
• Lead financial preparation, governance frameworks, statutory disclosures, and regulatory compliance for the company s upcoming IPO.
• Manage relationships with investment bankers, external auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies during the IPO listing lifecycle.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Operations
• Design, implement, and refine advanced manufacturing cost accounting systems tailored to steel, pipe, and heavy industrial production line workflows.
• Perform detailed variance analyses on direct materials, scrap metal/yield rates, machine utilization, overheads, and inventory valuation.
• Partner with factory leadership to identify cost optimization initiatives and maximize gross operating margins.
• ERP Management & Regulatory Compliance
• Direct financial operations using Microsoft Dynamics ERP (or similar Tier-1/Tier-2 enterprise systems), optimizing inventory, billing, procurement, and ledger integration.
• Guarantee total compliance with ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) regulations, including e-invoicing, VAT, and Zakat filings.
• Maintain strict adherence to commercial, financial, and qualification standards required for major industrial clients, specifically Saudi Aramco.
• Leadership & Communication
• Lead, mentor, and elevate the performance of the finance and accounting teams, instilling a culture of precision and operational accountability.
• Present comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses directly to the CEO and Board members.

Desired Candidate Profile

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Industry Experience: Minimum 10 12 years of financial leadership in manufacturing, with direct experience in steel, pipe, aluminum, or heavy metal fabrication environments is a big plus.
• Systems Proficiency: Strong technical mastery of Microsoft Dynamics ERP software.
• Location & Sourcing: Must be currently residing in Saudi Arabia with valid transferable work authorization (sourcing from inside KSA only).
• Added Advantages:
  • Direct prior experience leading or participating in an IPO transition process.
  • Historical experience working with Saudi Aramco regulations, vendor portals, and compliance frameworks.
• Languages: Native or fluent command of Arabic combined with very good to fluent English.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor s degree in Accounting/Finance; CMA, CPA, ACCA, or MBA is highly preferred.
• Availability: Able to join within 30 to 60 days.