Director - Finance & Procurement

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Finance & Procurement to lead finance and procurement across the organization. You will drive strategies, budgets and compliance while fostering strong vendor and partner relationships.

The role requires a proven track record in senior finance/procurement leadership, guiding multi-disciplinary teams on large projects and initiatives. English fluency is essential; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in finance and procurement; 5+ in senior leadership.
• Experience with large-scale projects or organizations.
• Strong budgeting, analysis, procurement best practices, and contract mgmt.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and procurement departments aligning with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize costs and supplier performance.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance and regulatory standards.
• Drive process improvements across finance and procurement for efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and financial partners.
• Provide leadership and development for finance and procurement teams.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collab

Communication

English fluency

Arabic knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director - Finance & Procurement to lead and oversee finance and procurement functions across the organization. This leadership role is critical in ensuring effective financial management, procurement operations, and the implementation of best practices to support Qiddiya's ambitious projects and initiatives.

The Director will be responsible for developing financial and procurement strategies, managing budgets, optimizing resource utilization, and driving compliance with organizational policies and regulations. The role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in both finance and procurement, capable of collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver value and achieve organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance and procurement departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier performance.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory standards in finance and procurement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and financial partners.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for finance and procurement teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support project delivery and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of combined experience in finance and procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing finance and procurement strategies within large-scale projects or organizations.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, procurement best practices, and contract management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with financial and procurement software and tools.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Benefits

• Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.