Director Business Planning. SN

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Business Planning (SN7) to lead the development and implementation of business planning standards. This full-time role involves supporting business unit plan development and compliance, and providing strategic planning support and governance within the company. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and periodic update of standardized business planning processes, procedures, templates, and tools, ensuring alignment with the stage gate process.
• Ensure consistent application of business planning standards and methodologies across all business unit submissions, reviewing outputs for compliance and providing guidance.
• Maintain the central business planning repository, ensuring approved templates, methodologies, and validated business plans are version-controlled, current, and accessible.
• Guide business unit Development Financial Analysis teams in preparing five-year execution plans, promoting consistency with established planning standards.
• Review, validate, and assess compliance of development business plans at each stage gate, ensuring submissions reflect approved scope, financial assumptions, realistic timelines, and established standards.
• Provide structured feedback to business unit Development Financial Analysis teams on business plan submissions requiring refinement.
• Support development stakeholders in strategic business planning by providing analysis, portfolio insights, and recommendations.
• Liaise with business unit Development Financial Analysis leaders through the Finance Project Control Group to communicate standards and gather feedback.
• Oversee the business plan governance process, ensuring coordination, compliance with obligations, and preparation of deliverables.

Functional and Generic Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures for the Business Planning function, establishing a system for monitoring and improvement.
• Drive the implementation of industry-leading practices within the Business Planning function.
• Support the Business Planning Lead in stakeholder engagements, fostering open communication and accountability.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement of Business Planning function systems, processes, and practices within the QIC environment.
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely reporting for the Business Planning function, ensuring reports meet Qiddiya's needs and standards.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in business planning, financial analysis, or a related field. A strong understanding of business planning standards, methodologies, and governance processes is essential.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the primary duties typically performed by the jobholder. Management may assign additional tasks as necessary to meet business needs.