Strategic Finance Partner - Venue Operations

SEVEN; Jizan; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SEVEN is seeking an embedded finance leader to partner with Operations and drive profitability across entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia. The role leads financial strategy, budget and forecast cycles, and cross-functional collaboration with venue management to optimize revenue and EBITDA.

The ideal candidate has 6–7 years of finance experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• MBA is preferred for the role.
• 6–7 years of relevant finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Own venue P&L performance by managing the financial results for assigned destinations, analyzing revenue streams (tickets, F&B, retail, attractions), monitoring operating costs, and driving actions to achieve EBITDA and profitability targets.
• Provide financial business partnering by serving as a trusted advisor to venue and operations managers, translating financial data into actionable insights, and influencing decisions at the idea stage rather than just validating numbers.
• Analyze operational metrics by tracking key performance indicators including per capita spend, attendance versus forecast, revenue per visitor, labor cost ratios, and F&B margins, and recommending improvements to optimize performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with venue managers to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, incorporating seasonality patterns, event calendars, and operational capacity into financial plans, and providing variance analysis with corrective recommendations.
• Drive cost optimization by identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs without compromising guest experience, analyzing labor scheduling efficiency, monitoring vendor costs, and implementing cost control initiatives in partnership with operations leadership.
• Ensure financial controls by overseeing cash handling procedures at venues, monitoring inventory management and shrinkage, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting internal and external audits of operational areas.
• Develop and lead the team by setting objectives for operations finance analysts, providing coaching and mentorship, and building a high-performing team that delivers value to the business.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA

Job description

SEVEN is seeking an embedded finance leader to partner with Operations and drive profitability across entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia. The role leads financial strategy, budget and forecast cycles, and cross-functional collaboration with venue management to optimize revenue and EBITDA.

The ideal candidate has 6–7 years of finance experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and professional certifications.