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About the Finance Manager Role

Daa International, established in 2014 to leverage the expertise of the daa Group, is seeking a Finance Manager to join its team in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial in providing strategic financial insights and supporting executive decision-making to enhance the financial performance of airport operations in Umluj and Tabuk. The position is full-time and requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes in collaboration with all departments.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support operational performance and commercial growth initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect financial inputs and assess assumptions for rigour and credibility.
• Produce monthly management reports including P&L statements, variance analysis, KPIs, and executive dashboards.
• Analyse financial trends, cost structures, and revenue streams (aeronautical and non-aeronautical).
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support cost control and income optimisation.
• Act as a trusted financial adviser to operational and commercial teams.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions, contract reviews, pricing strategies, and new initiatives.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including the airport operator (Daa International) and owner (Red Sea Global) as required.
• Evaluate business cases and investment opportunities aligned with the airport’s strategic objectives.
• Conduct financial assessments using ROI, IRR, and payback periods to guide investment decisions.
• Track and report on financial progress of key projects, ensuring alignment with budgeted outcomes and timelines.
• Collaborate with HR to track and report on headcount, FTEs, and workforce-related costs.
• Monitor workforce trends, vacancies, and organisational structure changes in alignment with financial planning.
• Integrate headcount planning into the budgeting and forecasting process to support resource planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Saudi national.
• Chartered Accountant qualification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in finance, preferably within the aviation, transport, or infrastructure sectors.

Required Skills

• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (*, SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to distil complex financial information into clear, strategic insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment

Daa International offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for airport professionals. The company fosters a culture that embraces equality, inclusion, and diversity, with continuous development and collaboration at its forefront. This role is based in Tabuk, with potential involvement in operations in Umluj.