Director of Finance (Luxury Hospitality)

About the role

As Director of Finance for Faena Wadi Safar, you will be the strategic steward of the project’s financial health, guiding the organization through pre‑opening and ongoing operations. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with ownership, you will translate financial insight into decisions that support the brand’s artistic vision, operational precision, and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall financial strategy, aligning it with operational and business objectives.
• Lead pre‑opening financial planning, including budgets, CAPEX allocation, and operational forecasting.
• Establish and maintain financial systems, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and readiness for launch.
• Oversee accurate IFRS‑based financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit requirements in Saudi Arabia.
• Partner with department heads to monitor budgets, cost centres, and performance metrics, driving revenue integrity and expense management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of precision, transparency, and succession planning, especially for Saudi nationals.

Required profile

• Senior finance leader with proven experience in luxury hospitality, resorts, or complex mixed‑use developments.
• Demonstrated expertise in pre‑opening financial management, forecasting, budgeting, and CAPEX oversight.
• Strong track record of working with ownership and senior leadership to define KPIs and drive commercial excellence.

Required skills

• IFRS financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• CAPEX planning and allocation
• Implementation of internal controls and audit compliance
• Tax compliance under Saudi law