Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Electricity and Cable Manufacturing)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Industrial Manufacturing | International Leadership Opportunity Location: Middle East (primary base in Jeddah region) Relocation: Executive relocation support available Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer The Opportunity We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance management for a large-scale industrial manufacturing group operating across multiple production sites. This role is open to internationally experienced finance leaders with strong backgrounds in manufacturing, listed-company standards, and complex industrial environments. Candidates from Europe, South Africa, and other developed industrial markets are encouraged to apply. Relocation support is available. The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving financial discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation across the organization. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & Executive Leadership • Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and sustainability • Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and capital allocation decisions • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team • Drive financial transformation initiatives, including systems, policies, internal controls, and reporting frameworks Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance • Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS • Strengthen internal controls across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and cash management • Ensure compliance with governance, disclosure, and regulatory standards • Lead engagement with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies Manufacturing & Operational Finance (Cable / Electrical Products) • Lead industrial costing and margin analysis across complex manufacturing operations • Oversee raw-material cost visibility (copper, aluminium, polymers, steel, and consumables) • Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, variances, and working capital • Partner with operations and commercial teams on pricing, product mix, profitability, and CAPEX decisions Treasury, Liquidity & Capital Structure • Manage liquidity planning, cash-flow forecasting, and banking relationships • Oversee treasury activities including trade finance, hedging, and foreign-exchange exposure • Optimize capital structure to support growth and capital-investment programs • Provide financial oversight on major supplier and long-term commercial contracts Risk Management & Governance • Embed enterprise-wide risk management covering financial, operational, and market risks • Strengthen internal audit readiness and remediation processes • Enhance governance frameworks, delegation of authority, and financial policies Finance Systems & Digital Transformation • Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, EPM, and finance systems • Ensure integration between finance, manufacturing, and operational data platforms • Drive automation, analytics, and management dashboards • Safeguard financial data integrity and compliance with data-protection regulations Leadership & Talent Development • Lead and develop high-performing finance teams across FP&A, accounting, treasury, and costing • Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement • Develop succession plans and strengthen finance capability across the organization Key Success Measures • EBITDA and margin improvement • Cash conversion cycle optimization • Forecast accuracy and financial transparency • Cost control and margin discipline • Strength of governance and internal controls • Return on invested capital (ROIC) Candidate ProfileExperience & Background • 15+ years of senior finance experience, including executive leadership roles • Strong background in industrial manufacturing (cables, electrical products, metals, or similar sectors preferred) • Experience operating within listed-company standards or highly governed environments • Deep understanding of IFRS, industrial costing, treasury, and risk management • Proven ability to engage effectively with Boards, banks, auditors, and senior stakeholders International Experience • Experience working in European, South African, or other internationally governed environments is highly valued • Comfortable operating in multicultural and cross-border settings Education & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline • Professional certification required (CPA, ACCA, CA(SA), CMA, or CFA) • MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred Why Join • Executive leadership role with Board-level influence • Exposure to large-scale, technically complex manufacturing operations • Opportunity to shape financial governance and operational performance • Competitive executive compensation and full international relocation support • Long-term leadership role in a stable, growth-oriented industrial organization Working Environment • Office and manufacturing environments with regular engagement at plant level • High-impact role with senior leadership visibility • Travel across regional and international operations