Director – Strategic Finance, IPO & Investor Readiness

Overview We are seeking a highly accomplished Director – Strategic Finance, IPO & Investor Readiness for a leading organization in Riyadh. Ideal candidate will combine management consulting or transaction advisory experience, strong strategic finance expertise, and a proven track record of personally leading IPO preparation, capital markets, investor strategy or equity story work. This role requires a strategic finance leader who can analyze complex businesses, challenge strategic assumptions, develop compelling investment narratives and personally create high-quality investor, board and executive materials. Role at a glance Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (fully on site) Candidates must currently reside in Saudi Arabia Open to all nationalities Education, Experience & Skills What you bring Essential CA (ICAEW or ICAP), CPA (CPA Canada, US, Australia, SOCPA, Ireland or HKICPA), or CFA (all three levels passed). ACCA and CIMA are not considered equivalent. 8+ years in strategic finance, corporate finance, corporate strategy, investment banking, transaction advisory, investor relations, or in-house finance leadership at Finance Manager level or above, excluding audit. 3+ years in strategy consulting or transaction advisory with a global strategy firm, a Big Four advisory practice, or a consulting-focused firm in the GCC or Pakistan. Audit-based experience is not considered equivalent. A track record of personally leading or executing capital markets work: an IPO, equity raise, Sukuk or bond issuance, investor strategy or equity story, or a key workstream within one. Direct experience presenting to and advising boards, C-suite executives, investors or shareholders. Currently based in Saudi Arabia. Preferred Strong ability to interpret and challenge: Financial statements Business plans Forecasts Profitability drivers Cash flows KPIs Growth assumptions Business valuation drivers Key Responsibilities Support senior leadership across IPO readiness and investor preparation, ensuring alignment between business strategy, financial performance, operational priorities and overall investment proposition. Develop and refine the company's equity story and investment narrative, clearly articulating the business model, market opportunity, competitive advantages, growth drivers, financial performance and long-term value creation. Analyze and challenge financial performance, business plans, forecasts, profitability, cash flows, KPIs and strategic priorities to ensure they are credible, evidence-based and investor-ready. Identify and assess key business and valuation drivers, including revenue growth, margins, customer economics, market expansion, operating efficiency, scalability and strategic risks. Personally Develop High-quality Investor presentations IPO management decks Board materials Strategy presentations Executive briefing documents Conduct market, industry, competitor and strategic analysis to benchmark performance, validate positioning and strengthen the overall investment case. Partner closely with Finance, Strategy, Investor Relations, Legal, Operations and executive leadership teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across investor-facing and IPO-related materials. Prepare senior management for investor meetings, roadshows and external stakeholder discussions by anticipating investor questions and strengthening responses around growth, profitability, competition, execution risk and future returns. Show more Show less