Client Commercial Finance Management Associate Director

Job Role : Commercial Finance Management Associate Director Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Summary The Finance Business Management Associate Director is a key role in the Finance organization, providing data-led insights to advise senior business leaders. They also play a critical role in managing day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the business.

The candidate should possess leadership qualities and charisma, capable of navigating a complex internal structure and economic model, with a proven record of driving value-creation activities through commercial and technical finance activities. Commercial Directors collaborate with account leadership, client commercial leadership, and the Accenture commercial team to :

Deliver consistent, predictable results

Meet or exceed Accenture's deal economics through rigorous adherence to commercial disciplines and processes

Enforce disciplined management of the commercial aspects of Accenture's contracts to safeguard revenues, profits, and reputation

Key Responsibilities :

Act as a key member of the account leadership team, serving as the primary commercial point-of-contact for account leadership and the client's senior commercial leadership (e.g., client commercial lead, procurement, or sourcing)

Interact with senior management at Accenture, including Market Unit Directors of Operations, Market Unit CFOs, Client Group leadership, and other Finance leadership

Serve as the primary relationship interface for internal and external commercial management functions, overseeing all commercial aspects of Accenture's relationship with clients and subcontractors, including negotiations, escalations, and issue resolution

Lead (build, integrate, and manage) the Accenture commercial team supporting the account (finance / tax, legal, HR, and commercial operations)

Provide analytical insights to enhance commercial performance

Provide leadership and guidance for all business development activities at the client

Ensure balanced decision-making between sales, delivery, and commercial interests to deliver optimal results for both the client and Accenture

Establish governance structures for proactive management of finance, operations, and commercial issues

Supervise, develop, and mentor members of the account commercial team, potentially located worldwide

Note : Commercial Directors are typically assigned to Diamond Clients and Capital Committee Deals

Job Qualifications :

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering

15+ years in similar finance roles

At least 5 years of client-facing experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial management areas : contracts, financials, resources, operations, and client relationships

Experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is advantageous

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

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