Director of Finance

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee its financial operations. You will lead financial strategy development, manage budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, SOCPA certification, and 5-7 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• SOCPA certification is required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial management, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage annual budgeting processes and provide accurate financial forecasts.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Maintain compliance with local and international financial regulations.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to support financial transparency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Financial strategy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Finance

SOCPA certification

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

TheDirectorofFinanceisresponsibleforoverseeingallfinancialoperationsoftheorganization,ensuringcompliancewithregulatoryrequirements,andsupportingstrategicdecision-makingthroughfinancialplanningandanalysis.Thisroleplaysacriticalpartinmaintainingfiscaldisciplineanddrivingsustainablegrowth.

KeyResponsibilities

• FinancialStrategyDevelopment:Leadthecreationandexecutionoffinancialstrategiesalignedwithorganizationalgoals.
• BudgetingandForecasting:Manageannualbudgetingprocessesandprovideaccuratefinancialforecasts.
• FinancialReporting:Ensuretimelyandaccuratepreparationoffinancialstatementsandreports.
• ComplianceandRiskManagement:Maintaincompliancewithlocalandinternationalfinancialregulations;overseeinternalcontrolsandriskmitigation.
• TeamLeadership:Superviseandmentorfinanceteammembers,fosteringacultureofaccountabilityandexcellence.
• StakeholderEngagement:Collaboratewithseniorleadership,auditors,andexternalpartnerstosupportfinancialtransparencyandstrategicinitiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreeinFinance,Accounting,orarelatedfield;Master’sdegreeisaplus.
• SOCPAcertificationisrequired.
• Minimumof5–7yearsofprogressiveexperienceinfinancialmanagement,includingatleast2yearsinaleadershiprole.
• Stronganalytical,problem-solving,andinterpersonalskills.
• ProficiencyinfinancialsoftwareandERPsystems.
• Experienceinhospitality,tourism,ormultinationaloperationsispreferred.