Finance & Control Director, City Operations

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - Finance and Control to lead the centralized finance and controls function within City Operations, interfacing with Central Finance. You will oversee financial management, governance, risk, procurement, and contracts, translating operational needs into robust financial and commercial processes to drive performance and accountability.

You will collaborate with City Operations business heads and stakeholders, support budgeting, forecasting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations or project management, or urban management.
• Strong senior-level experience in business partnering finance roles including governance, risk, controls, procurement, contract management, or commercial operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralized Finance and Control function across City Operations, covering finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, and contract management
• Ensure clear priorities and effective ways of working for the team, overseeing diverse skills and tasks
• Support the Head of City Operations and business leads in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control for City Operations
• Oversee invoicing, intercompany charging, service charge management, and ensure adequate controls to support operational performance
• Lead financial, KPI and cost-efficiency initiatives with business heads, ensuring contracts are appropriately resourced
• Implement, run, and ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including forums, policies, committees, and standards
• Coordinate procurement and contract activities with sourcing, approvals, vendor performance, and contract lifecycle aligned with requirements
• Coordinate with central Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Compliance to address City Operations needs
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audits
• Support development of City Operations processes, delegation of authority, and financial controls

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial planning & control

Governance & risk

Procurement & contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting / business administration / operations / project management / urban management

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - Finance and Control to lead the centralized finance and controls function within City Operations, interfacing with Central Finance. You will oversee financial management, governance, risk, procurement, and contracts, translating operational needs into robust financial and commercial processes to drive performance and accountability.

You will collaborate with City Operations business heads and stakeholders, support budgeting, forecasting,