Assistant Manager / Manager - Development Financial Analysis - CDU6 - 20004132

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent entertainment investment firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Manager – Development Financial Analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in financial analysis within client-side development, focusing on sports assets. Responsibilities include building financial models, supporting investment strategies, and conducting feasibility studies. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are required. Competitive compensation is offered with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in development financial analysis.
• Experience with client-side development roles preferred.
• Exceptional proficiency in complex Excel-based financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust financial analysis for various sports assets.
• Drive capital optimization through advanced financial models.
• Support the development of investment strategies and financial frameworks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Critical thinking

Commercial strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, real estate, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is transforming the entertainment landscape in Saudi Arabia, and we are in search of an experienced development professional to fill the role of Manager – Development Financial Analysis within our Sports Business Unit. This position is pivotal in supporting the shaping of our development thinking through comprehensive business planning, financial strategy, and analysis for proposed world‑class sports assets for international events within Qiddiya City.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide robust development financial analysis and commercial acumen across a range of sports assets.
• Provide optimization studies, financial models and committee papers to support the development process.
• Support the development of investment strategies, business plans, and financial frameworks for multibillion‑dollar development projects through development and construction.
• Drive capital optimization by building sophisticated financial models to strategically assess all investment decisions with a commercial focus.
• Build innovative financial models and revenue strategies for sports assets, with clear financial goals, options and sensitivities to quantify development decision‑making.
• Participate in complex feasibility studies and strategic assessments for major development initiatives, including guidance on capital structure, funding options, and risk management strategies.
• Support transformation initiatives in financial and commercial strategy to ensure decision‑making is based on best‑in‑class analysis and thinking.
• Conduct strategic due diligence and valuation of potential investments, partnerships, and development opportunities.
• Review long‑term financial forecasting and scenario planning to optimize portfolio performance and returns.
• Present, communicate and justify financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, supporting decision‑making across the organization and within the development governance framework.
• Partner daily with executives, development professionals, strategy teams and key stakeholders to shape the future of world‑class sports assets and facilities.
• Leverage end‑to‑end development experience in sports or experiential assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, real estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of +6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience within client‑side development roles preferred, with a focus on sports or experience‑based assets and an operational exit.
• Exceptional proficiency in complex Excel‑based financial modeling, strategic planning tools, and Power BI.
• Proven track record of involvement in financial strategy and business planning for large‑scale development projects.
• Experience translating complex financial models into simple presentation decks and reports to guide stakeholders through the complexity of development analysis.
• Experience in financial planning and business strategy for major sporting venues is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of operational assets, working with profit and loss accounts and the ability to review and identify key levers, optimization opportunities and risks.
• Strong background in developing and implementing commercial frameworks and revenue optimization strategies.
• Exceptional critical thinking and strategic problem‑solving abilities, with demonstrated capability to drive innovation and challenge conventional approaches.