Senior Director - Finance and Control

About the role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director to lead Finance and Control for its City Operations. This senior position will shape financial discipline, governance, risk, procurement and contract oversight to support large‑scale destination experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the centralized Finance and Control function covering finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement and contract management.
• Oversee Finance, Governance Risk & Controls, and Contracts & Procurement teams, ensuring clear priorities and accountability.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost control for City Operations in coordination with central Finance.
• Manage invoicing, service charge administration, cost recovery and related controls to drive operational performance.
• Maintain governance, risk and compliance frameworks, including forums, policies and standards.
• Lead business continuity planning and monitor key operational risks.
• Oversee procurement and contract management, ensuring sourcing, approvals, vendor performance and contract lifecycle align with company requirements.
• Coordinate with central functions such as Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk and Compliance to address City Operations needs.
• Support development of processes, procedures, delegation of authority and financial controls for City Operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations, Project Management or Urban Management.
• 12‑15 years of relevant experience, including senior‑level experience in finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, contract management or commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cost control, invoicing, service charge and cost recovery mechanisms.
• Experience establishing or operating governance, risk, compliance, controls and business continuity frameworks.
• Proven ability to coordinate with central corporate functions and translate operational requirements into financial and commercial processes.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.

Required skills