Description
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Industrial City Phase 4
Reporting to: Finance Director – Frozen Portfolio (KSA Scope)
Compensation: 35–40K SAR (priority to Saudi Nationals, open to expats) + 20% Bonus of Annual Basic + A-Class Medical Insurance (Self & Family), Life Insurance, 21 Working Days Annual Leave, Standard Working Hours (Sun–Thu, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm)
Nationality: Saudi National
We are seeking a highly influential Finance Business Partner to join our client's team in Jeddah, KSA, and spearhead the financial strategy for their Frozen Solutions portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will act as a key advisor to our commercial teams, directly shaping portfolio strategies and critical investment decisions to drive growth and profitability. You will be responsible for developing robust pricing frameworks, optimizing trade spend, and identifying new channel opportunities. Your expertise will be crucial in translating complex data into actionable insights and clear business recommendations for portfolio expansion. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence commercial success by creating insightful financial dashboards, ROI analyses, and profitability assessments. As a leader, you will also mentor a team of commercial finance analysts, fostering a culture of high performance and analytical excellence.
Requirements
1. Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial finance, customer/sales finance, or category finance.
2. Demonstrated experience within the FMCG, retail, or online retail industry.
3. Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, and complex data analysis.
4. Proven track record of developing and implementing effective pricing strategies.
5. Expertise in trade spend management and optimization to drive channel growth.
6. Strong capability in creating commercial finance dashboards, conducting ROI analysis, and profitability assessments.
7. Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategic recommendations.
8. Must be a Saudi National as per role requirements.
Desirable
1. Direct experience in the frozen food category or products with a short shelf life.
2. Experience mentoring or leading junior finance analysts.
3. In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabian retail landscape and consumer market.
4. Proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
5. High collaborative EQ with demonstrated success in influencing cross-functional teams.