Director of Finance - Sports and Entertainment

Michael Page; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization backed by the PIF seeks a Director of Finance to spearhead its finance function. This strategic leadership role entails establishing robust accounting processes, shaping financial strategies for expansion, and managing treasury operations. Ideal candidates are Saudi nationals with significant experience in finance leadership, eager to drive change in Saudi sports.

Benefits

Attractive fixed compensation

Bonus

Schooling

Qualifications

• Saudi National Qualified Accountant required.
• 12+ years of experience with hands-on finance management.
• 4+ years of prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the establishment of accounting processes.
• Shape financial strategy as part of FP&A.
• Manage capital flow with stakeholders.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Treasury

Reporting

FP&A

Analysis

Start-up experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (CPA, SOCPA, CMA)

Job description

Backed by the PIF, our client is looking to appoint a Director of Finance (N-1 to CEO) to build and lead the club's entire finance function.

Client Details

Beyond football, our client has ambitions to grow into a multi-sport institution, with new teams and sporting ventures on the horizon. They've recently secured a Sporting Director from a Premier League club, signaling their intent to operate at the highest standards both on and off the pitch.

Description

This is a ground-up leadership role, overseeing:

1. Accounting - setting up robust, compliant processes
2. FP&A - shaping the financial strategy of a fast-scaling club
3. Treasury - managing capital flow from a mix of public and private stakeholders

If you're excited by the chance to shape a legacy project, work closely with visionary leadership, and play a key role in the future of Saudi sport, we'd love to connect.

Profile

Only candidates with the following will be considered:

• Saudi National Qualified Accountant (CPA, SOCPA, CMA etc.)
• Experience in establishing a finance function
• Hands-on experience in managing Accounting, Reporting, FP&A, and Budgeting processes for submission to executive leadership
• 12+ years of experience (minimum 4 years of leadership experience)

Job Offer

• Attractive fixed compensation
• Bonus
• Schooling

Skills

• Finance
• Accounting
• Treasury
• Reporting
• FP&A
• Analysis
• Start-up experience