Assistant Manager - Workplace Finance

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced financial manager to oversee the Workplace function budget. The role includes managing the P2P process, leading cost control efforts, and providing financial insights to support data-driven decisions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or a related field and over 8 years of experience in financial management within large organizations. Proficiency in SAP tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in financial management, FP&A, or commercial finance within large-scale organizations.
• Experience in real estate, corporate services, or workplace operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Workplace function budget, including planning and reporting.
• Manage the P2P process end-to-end, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership for data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Cost control

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

SAP (Ariba, Fiori)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Workplace function budget, including annual planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage the P2P (purchase-to-pay) process end-to-end, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money.
• Lead cost control, forecasting, and accrual processes across workplace operations, real estate, and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Partner lead to optimize spend, service value, and commercial outcomes across supplier agreements.
• Work with real estate and leasing teams to ensure financially efficient and effective utilization of space and assets.
• Leverage SAP tools (Ariba, Fiori) and other financial systems to enhance transparency, accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed, data‑driven decision‑making.
• Analyze budget performance and develop strategies to drive accountability for overspend across business units impacting Workplace costs.
• Benchmark Qiddiya cost structure against industry peers and identify opportunities to achieve or exceed best‑in‑class cost efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement in workplace fiscal management by enhancing governance, transparency, and operational value‑for‑money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in financial management, FP&A, or commercial finance within large‑scale or complex organizations, preferably in real estate, corporate services, or workplace operations.