Senior Director - FP&A - Development (CORS 245) at Qiddiya Investment Company

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Oversight, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Management Reporting, Data Integrity, Automation, AI, ML, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management, Construction, Real Estate, Mentoring, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

The Sr Director FP&A – Development will serve as the backbone of Qiddiya’s FP&A function focusing on Financial Oversight of development projects, project schedule & risk management, interpretation of data from relevant systems & tools, implementation of tools & technology, governance over variations and claims, stakeholder management, managing and challenging budgets, deep insights over variance and maintain action plans for course correction, driving excellence in management reporting, ensuring financial discipline, transparency and controls, integrity of data between accounting and project systems, enabling roadmap for automation/AI/ML, etc. This role is responsible for producing high-quality management packs, board decks, budget submissions, comprehensive action trackers for various development projects and deliver accurate, actionable insights to senior leadership. Responsibilities: Lead financial oversight of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope Own the preparation of management packs, BoD decks, and executive management presentations Translate complex financial data into clear, structured, and visually compelling materials for senior leadership. Confirm and track Contingency Utilization and Releases across projects. Review and assess Provisional Sum Utilization requests. Review and validate Unapproved Variations, EOT/EOTC, and Contractor Claims Ensure seamless system integration between Project and Accounting Systems and track and close reconciliation issues on monthly basis. Identify and analyze Project Schedule Changes using Primavera P6. Proactively identify Project Risks & Opportunities, integrating them into financial forecasts Build and maintain robust data structures and scenario models to support planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for Development. Standardize and enhance reporting frameworks, including KPIs, action trackers, and executive logs for Development. Collaborate closely with internal FP&A teams, accounting, treasury, and other finance functions to ensure data integrity and process alignment. Mentor and lead the team, instilling consulting-style rigor, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate reporting, streamline consolidation processes, and enhance overall FP&A efficiency for Development vertical A bachelor’s degree in finance or business management is essential, while a master’s degree is an advantage. Possession of professional certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or MBA is required. 15 years of overall experience with a noteworthy progression in the Finance Function is necessary. More than 5 years of comprehensive FP&A experience is essential. Over 5 years in senior leadership positions with a demonstrated capability in stakeholder management, engagement with C-Level executives or Board Members, management reporting, financial consolidation, performance analysis, finance transformation, automation, and related areas is required. Experience in master development, construction, infrastructure, real estate, or similar industries is mandatory. Alternatively, over 10 years of experience in large multinational corporations (with annual revenues, capital expenditures, or operational expenditures exceeding USD 2 billion) is required, showcasing a progressive career marked by high performance. Regional experience is highly preferred. Experience with Big 4 or Tier 1 consultancy firms is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Sr Director FP&A – Development will lead financial oversight of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope. This role is responsible for producing high-quality management packs and delivering accurate insights to senior leadership.