Executive Director - Finance and Control - REQ80 - CM5

DescriptionQiddiya 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. This is an opportunity to join a business shaping large-scale destination experiences while supporting the financial discipline, governance, and commercial oversight needed to deliver complex operations effectively.As Senior Director - Finance and Control, you will lead a broad function at the heart of City Operations, acting as a key interface between the City Operations Business Unit and Central Finance. Operating in a highly dynamic operational environment the role will oversee financial management, governance, risk, procurement and contracts, The role deals with a wide variety of stakeholders and has significant interaction with the City Operations business leads, translating their operational needs into clear, effective financial and commercial processes to support performance, accountability, and control.ResponsibilitiesLead the centralized Finance and Control function across City Operations, covering finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, and contract management Ensuring clear priorities and effective ways of working are established for the team, overseeing a diverse range of skills sets and tasksSupport the Head of City Operations and business leads in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control for City OperationsOversee teams leading invoicing, intercompany charging, service charge management, and ensure adequate controls are in place to support operational performance Working with City Operations business heads, lead financial, KPI and cost efficiency initiatives - ensuring contracts are resourcing are fit for purpose and maximiseoperational effectiveness and financial performanceImplement, run and ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including forums, policies, committees' managements and standardsWorking with the City Operations businesses, lead procurement and contract activities, ensuring sourcing, approvals, vendor performance, and contract lifecycle activities align with company requirementsCoordinate with central functions including Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Compliance to address City Operations requirementsCoordinate and respond to internal and external auditsSupport the development of City Operations processes, procedures, delegation of authority requirements, and financial controlsRequirementsBachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations or project management, or urban management12-15 years of relevant experience, including senior-level experience in business partnering finance roles, including experience in governance, risk, controls, procurement, contract management, or commercial operationsExcellent commercial acumen and experience in working with stakeholders to create operational and cost efficienciesStrong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cost control, invoicing, service charge, and cost recovery mechanismsStrong knowledge of procurement, contract lifecycle management, vendor performance, and commercial controlsExperience establishing or operating governance, risk, compliance, controls, and business continuity frameworksExperience coordinating with central corporate functions and translating operational requirements into financial and commercial processesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsEligibility to work in Saudi ArabiaBackground in a fast-moving operational environment, preferably in in the real estate sector is a plus