Business Finance Manager - Arabic Speaking

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

As a business manager/finance manager, you will be responsible for handling the financial transactions, analyzing financial reports, and monitor investment activities. You will strategize effective techniques to boost the company’s financial performance and identify business opportunities to increase revenues.You will be able to drive performance in a fast-paced environment, operating across a complex structure to provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Contracts & Pricing

Review and approve client budgets across multiple departments

Facilitate contract negotiations between clients, vendors, internal teams, and legal

Ensure projects align with business terms and develop summary sheets for account teams

Client Reporting & Audits

Deliver monthly budget-to-actual reporting to account teams

Coordinate and compile data for client audits

Financial Analysis & Planning

Review client fee phasing and expense detail with senior finance and client leads

Manage accounts receivable across client portals (Etimad, GFS, and others)

Analyze client budgets, explain variances, and support forecasting

Assist in annual revenue and staffing budgets

Prepare monthly financial packages and provide insights on trends and projections

Identify opportunities to improve client profitability, utilization, and revenue health

Revenue Recognition & Project Reconciliation

Review monthly fees for compliance with revenue recognition policies

Oversee project reconciliation to ensure financial integrity

Billing & Cash Flow Management

Liaise between account teams and billing

Review WIP, write-offs, and ensure timely service order processing

Monitor AR health and support credit risk mitigation

Project & Resource Management

Lead project setup processes and manage large or complex initiatives

Support profitability through better client and resource management

Collaborate with HR and leadership on resourcing needs and budget alignment

Knowledge & Skills

7+ years of finance and accounting experience

Bilingual, reading and writing Arabic at professional level.

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience is a plus.

Knowledge infinancial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday or any other ERP system) and strong Microsoft Excel skills isa must.

Team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple stakeholders to achieve goals and objectives.

Capacity to manage a busy workload and tight deadlines.

Job Location and Benefits:

Riyadh, The Business District Airport Road

Working hours 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Career development opportunities.

Hydride working module

Additional Information

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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