Executive Director - Finance and Control - REQ80 - CM5

Role Overview

Executive Director - Finance and Control at Qiddiya Investment Company, a Saudi holding and development company leading major investments in entertainment, sports, and culture. Based in Saudi Arabia, this role leads the Finance and Control function across City Operations within the Qiddiya City development.

Company Overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi holding and development company leading major investments in entertainment, sports, and culture, including the development of Qiddiya City and related destination offerings.

Role Purpose

Lead a broad Finance and Control function at the heart of City Operations, serving as a key interface between the City Operations Business Unit and Central Finance. Operating in a highly dynamic operational environment, you will oversee financial management, governance, risk, procurement, and contracts while translating operational needs into clear, effective financial and commercial processes to support performance, accountability, and control.

Key Responsibilities

Finance and Planning

• Support the Head of City Operations and business leads in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control for City Operations.
• Oversee teams leading invoicing, intercompany charging, and service charge management.
• Ensure adequate controls are in place to support operational performance.
• Lead financial and KPI initiatives with City Operations business heads to drive cost efficiency.
• Ensure contracts and resourcing are fit for purpose and maximize operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Implement, run, and ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including forums, policies, committee management, and standards.
• Support the development of City Operations processes, procedures, delegation of authority requirements, and financial controls.
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audits.

Team Leadership and Operations

• Lead the centralized Finance and Control function across City Operations, covering finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, and contract management.
• Establish clear priorities and effective ways of working for the team.
• Oversee a diverse range of skill sets and tasks.

Procurement and Contracts

• Lead procurement and contract activities with City Operations businesses.
• Ensure sourcing, approvals, vendor performance, and contract lifecycle activities align with company requirements.
• Maintain strong knowledge of vendor performance and commercial controls.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with central functions including Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Compliance to address City Operations requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations, Project Management, or Urban Management.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience, including senior-level experience in business partnering finance roles.
• Experience in governance, risk, controls, procurement, contract management, or commercial operations.
• Experience establishing or operating governance, risk, compliance, controls, and business continuity frameworks.
• Experience coordinating with central corporate functions and translating operational requirements into financial and commercial processes.
• Background in a fast-moving operational environment, preferably in the real estate sector, is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent commercial acumen and experience working with stakeholders to create operational and cost efficiencies.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cost control, invoicing, service charge, and cost recovery mechanisms.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract lifecycle management, vendor performance, and commercial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia is required.