Director - Finance and Control - 50012079 - DA3

Role Overview

Director - Finance and Control at Qiddiya Investment Company, a Saudi holding and development company leading major investments across entertainment, sports, and culture. This role supports the financial foundations of City Operations, a landmark destination project.

Company Overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi holding and development company shaping major investments across entertainment, sports, and culture. The company leads large-scale development and long-term operational planning for landmark destination projects, including Qiddiya City.

Role Purpose

As Director - Finance and Control, you will strengthen the financial foundations of City Operations by turning operational priorities into clear financial plans, controls, reporting, and insights. You will partner closely with finance and business stakeholders to support effective decision-making and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Reporting

• Lead financial operations, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting for City Operations in coordination with QIC Finance.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, management information reporting, and performance insights to support leadership decision-making, ensuring robust KPI control and governance.
• Manage budget control and cost tracking across City Operations functions, highlighting risks, variances, and cost optimization opportunities.

Business Partnership and Operations Support

• Act as a lead business partner to the City Operations team, embedding financial discipline and supporting day-to-day decision making.
• Translate operational needs into financial plans, reports, and actionable insights while working effectively with City Operations leaders, central finance teams, senior leadership, and business unit counterparts.
• Coordinate with Finance & Controls, City Operations functions, QIC Finance, and relevant stakeholders to align and implement financial processes.

Cost Management and Service Charges

• Develop and implement service charge, recharge, and cost recovery mechanisms and cross-charge frameworks, including inputs, calculations, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Manage and control City Operations revenue streams by ensuring all revenue opportunities are fully utilized and that revenue is accurately recognized and recorded in the appropriate accounting period.

Invoicing and Vendor Management

• Lead the vendor invoicing process in collaboration with City Operations teams and QIC central functions.
• Own and oversee the end-to-end invoicing function, ensuring all vendor invoices are reviewed, approved, and paid accurately and on time in line with contractual terms, in collaboration with City Operations teams and QIC central functions.

Financial Records and Controls

• Maintain asset registers and general ledger integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, and period-close support with QIC Finance.

Team Leadership

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance and control team, building capability, succession, and resources to support City Operations growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field.
• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).
• 15+ years of relevant experience in finance, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or operational finance.
• Experience with service charge, cost recovery, or shared services financial models.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing, developing, and growing high-performing finance teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial planning, cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance management.
• Deep knowledge of invoicing, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and period-close processes.
• Ability to translate operational needs into financial plans, reports, and actionable insights.
• Effective working relationships with City Operations leaders, central finance teams, senior leadership, and business unit counterparts.