Lead - Workplace Finance (COR 571)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative investment firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a financial management professional to take ownership of the Workplace function budget and manage the P2P process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, preferably in real estate, and extensive experience with budgeting and cost control. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant operational improvements within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial management, FP&A, or commercial finance.
• Experience in large-scale or complex organizations, preferably in real estate or corporate services.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Workplace function budget.
• Manage the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process efficiently.
• Lead cost control and forecasting across workplace operations.
• Collaborate to optimize spend and service value.

Skills

Budget management

P2P process management

Cost control

Financial analysis

Use of SAP tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

SAP (Ariba, Fiori)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Workplace function budget, including annual planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage the P2P (purchase-to-pay) process end-to-end, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money.
• Lead cost control, forecasting, and accrual processes across workplace operations, real estate, and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Partner lead to optimize spend, service value, and commercial outcomes across supplier agreements.
• Work with real estate and leasing teams to ensure financially efficient and effective utilization of space and assets.
• Leverage SAP tools (Ariba, Fiori) and other financial systems to enhance transparency, accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze budget performance and develop strategies to drive accountability for overspend across business units impacting Workplace costs.
• Benchmark Qiddiya cost structure against industry peers and identify opportunities to achieve or exceed best-in-class cost efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement in workplace fiscal management by enhancing governance, transparency, and operational value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in financial management, FP&A, or commercial finance within large-scale or complex organizations, preferably in real estate, corporate services, or workplace operations.