Director - Shared Services

Red Sea Global; Umluj; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global, part of the Red Sea Global Group, focused on sustainable greenery across destinations, with a strong in-house workforce and ISO-aligned governance. This Shared Services role oversees Finance, HR, Government Relations, Procurement, Administration, HSSE, and IT coordination across multiple business units.

Based in KSA, the role drives accurate financial reporting by unit, cost control, payroll integrity, compliant hiring, and reliable procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; professional qualifications (SOCPA, CMA, CPA or MBA) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 7 years leading finance, HR or shared services.
• Experience supporting a multi‑business unit organization with a large field workforce in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance & accounting, HR & government relations, procurement, administration, and HSSE & compliance across Botanica and RSG Group.
• Ensure accurate month-end close, financial reporting by business unit and VAT compliance.
• Oversee payroll, recruitment, residency permits, Saudization, and workforce welfare in coordination with Group HR.
• Coordinate ERP, HRIS, inventory and data integrity with IT.
• Drive governance, risk management and compliance across ISO systems.

Skills

Financial control

Budgeting

Management reporting

Audit

Saudi labour law

GOSI and Nitaqat

Procurement governance

Contract management

ISO compliance

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Job description

Redefining Sustainability | Innovating for the Future | Creating a Lasting Impact

Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing dedicated sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global’ s destinations ensuring careful integration of new species with local flora.

As a subsidiary, Botanica benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively.

Spanning over1 million square meters, driving ourplanet-first approachto sustainability. Since2020, we have cultivatedover 5 million plants, with an ambitious goal of30 million by 2030, shaping the natural landscapes ofThe Red Sea & Amaala. With a team of passionate professionals-40% from the local community and an unwavering commitment toecological harmony, we are pioneeringnew global benchmarksin sustainable development.

Why Join Us?

• Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project that’s transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity.
• Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment.
• Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development.
• Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations.

Be the Change. Join the World’s Most Visionary Developer

Job Purpose:

• Lead all enabling functions of Botanica Red Sea Finance & Accounting, Human Resources & Government Relations, Procurement, Administration, and HSSE & Compliance, plus coordination of IT and systems with RSG Group so that all business units operate efficiently and in full compliance. The role is accountable for accurate financial reporting by business unit, a controlled cost base, accurate payroll, compliant hiring and retention of a large in-house workforce, and reliable procurement.

Job Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounting

• Own financial records, month-end close, management accounts and contract-level P&L in line with accounting standards and RSG Group Finance.
• Run billing, receivables, payables, cash flow forecasting and banking; ensure VAT and e-invoicing compliance (ZATCA).
• Produce P&L by business unit and revenue stream; support the PMO on budgeting, cost control and financial modelling.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and close findings on time.

Human Resources & Government Relations

• Lead workforce planning and recruitment for all business units, including the in-house landscape maintenance workforce.
• Run reward, retention and engagement programmes, with focus on critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Run payroll, GOSI, Qiwa and Muqeem processes, work permits and residency renewals, and Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.
• Manage accommodation and welfare standards, training and competency records, and HR policies in coordination with Group HR (SuccessFactors).
• Through the Senior Manager – Procurement, set the sourcing strategy and run the procurement lifecycle: needs assessment, RFQs, evaluation, purchase orders, supplier performance.
• Manage supplier contracts for plants, imports, inputs, equipment and services in line with procurement policy.
• Manage specialist service suppliers under procurement policy; core landscape maintenance is delivered in-house.
• Support stores control, inventory valuation and asset records with Production and Finance.

Administration & Document Control

• Manage office services, document control, records retention and internal communication systems.
• Maintain policies, procedures and the Delegation of Authority register.

IT, Systems & Data

• Coordinate ERP, HRIS, inventory and fleet systems with RSG Group IT; ensure staff, contracts and assets are recorded accurately and kept up to date.
• Ensure data integrity and access controls for financial and personnel data.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead the Shared Services department (17 FTE per OD Finalized), sized to support the full nursery and landscape maintenance workforce.
• Deliver the fixed responsibilities of a Department Head (Section 11.1).
• Follow and enforce all relevant Botanica and RSG Group policies, delegation of authority (DoA), processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled, auditable and consistent manner.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply and champion the safety, quality and environmental management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and the compliance management system (ISO 37301) to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, high-quality products and services, and a responsible environmental attitude.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve the department's systems, processes and practices against international best practice, with a focus on cost reduction, productivity improvement and client value.

Job Requirements:

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; SOCPA, CMA, CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, of which at least 7 years leading finance, HR or shared services functions in KSA.
• Experience supporting a multi-business‑unit organization with a large field workforce of several hundred employees.

Skills:

• Financial control, budgeting, management reporting and audit.
• Saudi labour law, GOSI, Nitaqat and government relations processes.
• Procurement governance and supplier contract management.
• Integrated management systems (ISO) and compliance; fluent Arabic and English.

Job Context:

• Shared Services supports a business with several revenue streams and a large in-house field workforce. High volumes of hiring, payroll, residency and permit processes, accommodation and procurement must run without error, because mistakes directly affect people's pay and legal status.
• The role must also give leadership a true cost picture by business unit, so that pricing and investment decisions rest on real numbers.
• Budgeting, Cost Control & Audit Preparation - Expert
• HR & Government Relations Operations - Advanced
• HR Policy Implementation & Compliance - Advanced
• HSSE Compliance & Risk Mitigation - Advanced
• Administrative Systems & Documentation Control - Advanced