CFO 2030: Redefining the Role of Finance in Saudi Arabia

• As Saudi Arabia drives forward with Vision 2030, the CFO’s role is rapidly evolving. No longer just gatekeepers of financial reporting, today’s CFOs are strategic partners — shaping growth, leading innovation, and building high-impact teams.

Watch our exclusive virtual roundtable featuring top finance leaders in the Kingdom as they share how they’re transforming the finance function — and what it takes to lead with vision in a fast-changing economic landscape.

Meet Our Esteemed Panelists:

• Dr. Tamer Alsayed, CPA, FCMA, CGMA – CFO, FII Institute
• Awaiz Patni, ACA (ICAEW), CPA, CA – Group CFO, Saudi Bugshan Company
• Muhammad Anis Younus, ACA (ICAEW), FCCA, CIA – CFO, Al Fadhili Housing Co.

Moderated by:
Fadi Ganni - CEO, Morgan International

Session Key Takeaways:

• From Financial Gatekeeper to Strategic Partner
CFOs are no longer back-office number crunchers—they're co-pilots to the CEO, driving strategy, growth, and transformation across the business.

• Mindset Shift: Business Leader First, Technician Second
The most effective CFOs ask “What problem are we solving?”—not just “How do we report this?” They focus on outcomes, not outputs.

• Vision 2030: CFOs in Saudi Arabia Are Leading the Charge
In the KSA context, CFOs are aligning capital investments, brand-building, and governance with national priorities—playing a pivotal role in transformational sectors like sports and tourism.

• Digital Leadership Is Now Core to the CFO Role
CFOs must spearhead digital transformation, cybersecurity, and tech integration—not just approve the budgets for them.

• Break Silos: Finance Must Collaborate to Win
Embedding finance into other functions and using shared KPIs helps shift cultures from blame to solutions, driving better business alignment.

• Talent Shift: Hire for Character, Not Just Credentials
The future CFO team needs curiosity, clarity, and emotional intelligence more than perfect CVs. Leadership potential matters more than technical perfection.

Soft Skills Are the New SuperpowerAs AI automates the technical, human judgment, communication, and strategic insight are what differentiate a good CFO from a great one.