Senior Director - Finance and Control - REQ80 - DA3

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. 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, helping align financial management, governance, risk, procurement, and contract oversight with operational priorities. The role has significant cross-functional impact, partnering closely with central teams to translate operational needs into clear, effective financial and commercial processes that support performance, accountability, and control.ResponsibilitiesLead the centralized Finance and Control function across City Operations, covering finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, and contract managementOversee the Finance, Governance Risk & Controls, and Contracts & Procurement teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and effective ways of workingSupport financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control for City Operations in coordination with central FinanceOversee invoicing, service charge management, cost recovery, and related controls to support operational performance Lead financial efficiency initiatives by maximizing the utilization of all revenue streams and driving cost-efficiency and optimization programs to improve operational effectiveness and financial performanceSupport governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including forums, policies, committees' managements and standardsOversee business continuity planning and ensure key operational risks are identified, monitored, escalated, and mitigatedLead procurement and contract management oversight, 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 requirementsSupport 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 finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, contract management, or commercial operationsStrong 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 processesEligibility to work in Saudi ArabiaBackground in real estate, infrastructure, or other asset-heavy operations is a plus