Director Finance and Control📣 Job Ad

About Qiddiya and the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company | القدية is a Saudi holding and development company that leads significant investments across the entertainment, sports, and culture sectors. The company is instrumental in shaping landmark destination projects, including Qiddiya City, through large-scale development and long-term operational planning. We are seeking a Director Finance and Control to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a full-time position.

Role Purpose and Contribution

As Director - Finance and Control, you will play a key role in strengthening the financial foundations of City Operations. This position focuses on translating operational priorities into clear financial plans, robust controls, comprehensive reporting, and actionable insights. You will partner closely with both finance and business stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and ensure disciplined execution across City Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for City Operations in coordination with QIC Finance.
• Develop service charge and cost recovery mechanisms, including inputs, calculations, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, management information reporting, and performance insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Manage budget control and cost tracking across City Operations functions, highlighting risks, variances, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead the invoicing process in collaboration with City Operations teams and QIC central functions.
• Maintain asset registers and general ledger integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, and period-close support with QIC Finance.
• Coordinate with Finance & Controls, City Operations functions, QIC Finance, and relevant stakeholders to align and implement financial processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. This includes a strong understanding of financial planning, cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance management. Experience with service charge, cost recovery, or shared services financial models is essential.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of invoicing, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and period-close processes.
• Proven ability to translate operational needs into financial plans, reports, and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with City Operations leaders, central finance teams, senior leadership, and business unit counterparts.

Employment Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial governance of Qiddiya City Operations.