Manager - Development Financial Analysis - CDU6 - 20004132

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A major entertainment development firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manager – Development Financial Analysis to support financial planning and strategy for world-class sports assets. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, a degree in finance or a related field, and exceptional Excel modeling skills. Responsibilities include driving capital optimization and conducting feasibility studies to influence strategic development initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of +6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience within client‑side development roles preferred, focusing on sports.
• Proven track record in financial strategy for large‑scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide development financial analysis for sports assets.
• Support investment strategies and business plans for multibillion‑dollar projects.
• Drive capital optimization through sophisticated financial models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, real estate, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is transforming the entertainment landscape in Saudi Arabia, and we are in search of an experienced development professional to fill the role of Manager – Development Financial Analysis within our Sports Business Unit. This position is pivotal in supporting the shaping of our development thinking through comprehensive business planning, financial strategy, and analysis for proposed world‑class sports assets for international events within Qiddiya City.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide robust development financial analysis and commercial acumen across a range of sports assets.
• Provide optimization studies, financial models and committee papers to support the development process.
• Support the development of investment strategies, business plans, and financial frameworks for multibillion‑dollar development projects through development and construction.
• Drive capital optimization by building sophisticated financial models to strategically assess all investment decisions with a commercial focus.
• Build innovative financial models and revenue strategies for sports assets, with clear financial goals, options and sensitivities to quantify development decision‑making.
• Participate in complex feasibility studies and strategic assessments for major development initiatives, including guidance on capital structure, funding options, and risk management strategies.
• Support transformation initiatives in financial and commercial strategy to ensure decision‑making is based on best‑in‑class analysis and thinking.
• Conduct strategic due diligence and valuation of potential investments, partnerships, and development opportunities.
• Review long‑term financial forecasting and scenario planning to optimize portfolio performance and returns.
• Present, communicate and justify financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, supporting decision‑making across the organization and within the development governance framework.
• Partner daily with executives, development professionals, strategy teams and key stakeholders to shape the future of world‑class sports assets and facilities.
• Leverage end‑to‑end development experience in sports or experiential assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, real estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of +6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience within client‑side development roles preferred, with a focus on sports or experience‑based assets and an operational exit.
• Exceptional proficiency in complex Excel‑based financial modeling, strategic planning tools, and Power BI.
• Proven track record of involvement in financial strategy and business planning for large‑scale development projects.
• Experience translating complex financial models into simple presentation decks and reports to guide stakeholders through the complexity of development analysis.
• Experience in financial planning and business strategy for major sporting venues is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of operational assets, working with profit and loss accounts and the ability to review and identify key levers, optimization opportunities and risks.
• Strong background in developing and implementing commercial frameworks and revenue optimization strategies.
• Exceptional critical thinking and strategic problem‑solving abilities, with demonstrated capability to drive innovation and challenge conventional approaches.