About the Role
Riyadh Air, headquartered in Riyadh, is a new national airline focused on shaping the future of aviation and establishing Saudi Arabia as a global aviation and trade hub. As a digitally native airline connecting the Kingdom to over 100 destinations, Riyadh Air is seeking a strategic financial leader to oversee its financial planning and analysis framework. This role is instrumental in developing accurate budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with strategic priorities and operational realities. The position serves as a key financial partner across the organization, enabling informed decision-making through timely reporting, advanced modeling, and insightful analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the budgeting cycle, forecasting processes, and cash flow planning.
- Develop and execute scenario modeling and capital project evaluations.
- Manage performance reporting and ensure data integrity for senior leadership and the Executive Committee, aligning with corporate standards.
- Provide proactive financial guidance and identify improvement opportunities through collaboration with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional teams.
- Drive disciplined financial planning practices across the business.
- Contribute to process optimization, automation, and the integration of advanced planning tools, including Oracle modules and BI platforms.
- Mentor Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) team members and support the development of a high-performing finance organization.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A degree qualification is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience is necessary.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role within a large multinational organization is essential.
- A professional accounting qualification such as SOCPA, CPA, CIMA, or ACCA is mandatory.
- Hands-on expertise in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and financial modeling is required.
- Prior experience in the aviation industry or exposure to Big 4 environments is considered an advantage.
Required Skills and Tools
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Long-range planning and Financial modeling
- Cash flow planning and Scenario modeling
- Capital project evaluation
- Performance reporting and Data integrity
- Providing financial guidance
- Process optimization and Automation
- Experience with advanced planning tools, including Oracle modules and BI platforms
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Familiarity with ERP systems including SAP and Oracle
- Experience with airline-specific systems such as Amadeus and Sabre
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Capability to translate complex financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Strong analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Leadership capabilities
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the Riyadh Region.
2,500 / Month
