Manager - FP&A Operating Assets (CORS 240)

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

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the entertainment sector based in Riyadh is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager for Operating Assets. You will be responsible for managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for various entertainment assets including theme parks and hotels. This role requires a strong financial background, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience and hold a degree in finance or business management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance and financial planning & analysis (FP&A), preferably in asset-intensive sectors.
• Exceptional analytical skills to assess complex financial and operational data.
• Strong business acumen related to theme parks, hotels, and sports venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for operating assets.
• Analyze performance against budgets and provide insights.
• Collaborate with finance business partners to support financial insights.
• Evaluate new asset initiatives and capital investments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business management

CPA, CA, or ACCA

Tools

Power BI

Anaplan

Job description

The FP&A Manager for Operating Assets will be responsible for management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, analysis, and performance monitoring of some of Qiddiya’s operating assets, including theme parks, hotels, golf courses, and sports venues. This role serves as a bridge between the FP&A department, the Finance Business Partner function, and the Asset Management/Operating Assets teams, working closely with FBPs to provide decision support, performance insights, and strategic financial recommendations.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial plans for operating assets in collaboration with FBPs and Asset Management
• Support scenario planning for pre‑opening, ramp‑up, and stabilization phases of assets
• Track and analyze actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to FBPs, asset managers, and leadership
• Develop dashboards and performance reports in collaboration with the FP&A reporting team using tools like Power BI and Anaplan
• Collaborate with FBPs as finance’s point of contact for asset management and operating teams, supporting operational leaders with financial insights
• Partner with FBP and Asset Management on key decisions regarding pricing, operating models, and investment proposals
• Evaluate new operating asset initiatives, expansions, and capital investment proposals from a financial perspective
• Benchmark the performance of Qiddiya’s assets against industry standards and provide insights into key operational drivers such as attendance, occupancy, yield, and utilization
• Ensure integration of operating assets’ financial data into FP&A tools, streamline reporting processes, and support governance to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for financial processes, reporting tools, and asset performance monitoring.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or business management.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, or ACCA are highly recognized.
• 7+ experience in finance and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) is required, preferably within asset-intensive sectors (such as hospitality, theme parks, sports, or entertainment).
• Exhibited exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with expertise in assessing intricate financial and operational data to provide actionable recommendations.
• Possess a robust business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of asset dynamics related to operating environments, including theme parks, hotels, sports venues, and entertainment assets.
• Proven history of collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for conveying financial insights and preparing reports for executive leadership.
• Capability to manage a multitude of priorities, deadlines, and projects within a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to drive outcomes even without direct authority.