Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong experience in holding companies, capital markets/IPO readiness, and real estate investment. The CFO will lead group financial strategy, corporate finance, valuation, feasibility, reporting, and investor readiness-ensuring DIAAR is positioned for disciplined expansion and potential market listing in the future.

Group Finance & Holding Structure

• Lead the finance function across the holding company and its subsidiaries (structure, intercompany, consolidation, policies).
• Build scalable financial governance, controls, and reporting standards across the group.
• Manage group cashflow, treasury, banking relationships, and capital allocation.

Capital Markets & IPO / Listing Readiness

• Lead IPO readiness / listing preparation initiatives (Tadawul/Nomu) including workstreams, reporting discipline, governance, and advisor coordination.
• Prepare investment narratives, board-level packs, and performance reporting suitable for investors and regulators.
• Coordinate with legal, audit, and financial advisors to ensure compliance and readiness.

Valuation, Corporate Finance & Investments

• Lead company valuation and financial assessment for acquisitions, partnerships, and restructuring.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and develop financial models (DCF, comps, scenario/sensitivity).
• Develop and monitor portfolio performance metrics and investment KPIs.

Real Estate Finance & Feasibility

• Oversee real estate feasibility studies (development, leasing, hospitality/office/residential where applicable).
• Drive underwriting standards, ROI/IRR analysis, project cashflow modeling, and risk assessment.
• Support pricing strategy, phasing, funding structures, and profitability tracking per project and per unit.

Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Lead audits and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, ZATCA requirements where applicable).

Leadership & Team Building

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team across group entities.
• Partner with CEOs/GMs to improve financial discipline, forecasting accuracy, and performance management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's is a plus).
• Professional certification: SOCPA / CPA / ACCA / CMA preferred.
• 10+ years progressive finance leadership experience, with proven CFO/Finance Director track record.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Holding companies / group consolidation
• IPO readiness or capital markets listing preparation (files/workstreams/advisors)
• Financial valuation and investment analysis
• Real estate sector finance and real estate feasibility studies
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, corporate finance, treasury, and governance.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia