Director - Finance and Control - REQ81 - DA3

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a seasoned Director – Finance and Control to strengthen the financial foundations of City Operations in Riyadh. You will translate operational priorities into robust financial plans, controls, reporting, and actionable insights, partnering with stakeholders to enable disciplined execution.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cost recovery, and KPI development, ensuring ledger integrity and timely period‑close across City Operations in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in finance, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or operational finance.
• Experience with service charge, cost recovery, or shared services financial models.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance management.
• Knowledge of invoicing, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and period‑close processes.
• Experience translating operational needs into financial plans and insights, working with senior leaders.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for City Operations.
• Develop service charge and cost recovery mechanisms with inputs, calculations, reporting.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, MI reporting, and performance insights for leadership.
• Manage budget control and cost tracking across City Operations functions, highlighting risks and variances.
• Lead the invoicing process with City Operations teams and QIC central functions.
• Maintain asset registers and general ledger integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, and period‑close support.
• Coordinate with Finance & Controls and stakeholders to align and implement financial processes.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Invoicing

General ledger

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting (plus)

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi holding and development company leading major investments across entertainment, sports, and culture. The company is helping shape landmark destination projects, including Qiddiya City, through large-scale development and long-term operational planning.

As Director – Finance and Control, you will play a key role in strengthening the financial foundations of City Operations. This role is focused on turning operational priorities into clear financial plans, controls, reporting, and insights, while partnering closely with finance and business stakeholders to support effective decision‑making and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for City Operations in coordination with QIC Finance
• Develop service charge and cost recovery mechanisms, including inputs, calculations, reporting, and cross‑functional coordination
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, management information reporting, and performance insights to support leadership decision‑making
• Manage budget control and cost tracking across City Operations functions, highlighting risks, variances, and cost optimization opportunities
• Lead the invoicing process in collaboration with City Operations teams and QIC central functions
• Maintain asset registers and general ledger integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, and period‑close support with QIC Finance
• Coordinate with Finance & Controls, City Operations functions, QIC Finance, and relevant stakeholders to align and implement financial processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field
• 12+ years of relevant experience in finance, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or operational finance
• Experience with service charge, cost recovery, or shared services financial models
• Strong understanding of financial planning, cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance management
• Deep knowledge of invoicing, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and period‑close processes
• Experience translating operational needs into financial plans, reports, and actionable insights, and working effectively with City Operations leaders, central finance teams, senior leadership, and business unit counterparts
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field is a plus