Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (Red Sea International Airport)

About Daa International

Daa International was established in early 2014 to leverage the expertise, track record, and experience embedded in the daa Group companies, making it available to the market. The company's core mission is to unlock value for Airport Owners and Investors by assembling skilled teams to deliver customized solutions. With over 5,000 employees across the group, Daa International's capabilities encompass all aspects of airport ownership, investment, and commercial operation. The organization offers a fast-paced environment that fosters a culture embracing equality, inclusion, diversity, continuous development, and collaboration.

The Role: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Daa International is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join its team in Tabuk and Umluj, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, providing essential support to the CFO in shaping financial strategy, driving performance management, and enabling executive decision-making. The role is accountable for long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal, and strategic financial analysis, with opportunities to deputize for the CFO across leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across the organization.
• Translate strategic objectives into integrated financial plans, scenario analyses, and multi-year forecasts.
• Provide forward-looking financial insights and recommendations to support executive and board-level decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership, operational, and commercial teams to improve revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee monthly management reporting, KPI reporting, and executive dashboards, ensuring clear visibility of financial performance and emerging trends.
• Support major commercial, operational, and organizational decisions through high-quality financial analysis.
• Lead the development, review, and governance of business cases for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and new projects.
• Apply financial evaluation methodologies, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and payback analysis.
• Monitor project and portfolio performance against approved business cases, budgets, and timelines, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee workforce planning and cost management initiatives in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Act as Deputy CFO when required, providing leadership and support across the wider finance function.
• Drive finance governance, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strong alignment between FP&A activities, financial reporting, and business priorities.
• Mentor and develop finance talent while fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, SOCPA, or equivalent).
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Commercial Finance, or related finance leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning within a complex organization.
• Strong financial modelling, business case development, and investment evaluation capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership teams and strategic decision-making.
• Strong understanding of financial performance management, reporting, and commercial analysis.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively with authority, judgment, and discretion at a senior leadership level.
• Experience within aviation, infrastructure, transport, or other capital-intensive industries is highly desirable.

Application Information

This full-time opportunity offers a unique environment to work alongside high-performing industry leaders within a culture that prioritizes continuous development and collaboration. The salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process.