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A prominent organisation at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation is seeking exceptional Saudi National talent to lead its Corporate Planning division. This high-impact executive role, based in Riyadh, requires a strategic and financial expert capable of driving organisational growth and ensuring optimal resource allocation. As a key contributor to the company's long-term success, the selected individual will work closely with senior leadership to align financial and strategic planning with the broader business objectives of the organisation.

The Executive Director of Corporate Planning will be responsible for steering the organisation’s strategic and financial planning, managing budgeting processes, capital planning, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and strategic capital allocation. This executive level role requires expertise in aligning financial resources with long-term business objectives and delivering results in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Saudi national to take on a key leadership role and contribute to the success of a flagship organisation central to the Kingdom’s future growth.

• Strategic Planning: Lead the development and execution of long-term strategic plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Direct the annual budgeting process, perform periodic forecasting, and provide fiscal analysis to identify efficiencies and improvements.
• Capital Planning & Allocation: Oversee and manage capital resources, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead financial modelling and analysis to guide executive management’s decision-making on profitability, ROI, and scenario planning.
• Performance Management: Develop financial performance measures aligned with the company’s strategic direction.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive planning and analysis.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial strategies and plans to senior management, the board, and key stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s or MBA is preferred.
• Saudi National Candidate
• 10+ years of experience in financial management and strategic planning, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in financial modelling and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead cross-functional teams.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Overview

Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Executive Secretary to the Board of Directors role with a financial background for a holding group with diversified investments in manufacturing, tourism, and real estate, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

• Manage and oversee the complete investment portfolio of the company.
• Support senior executives in strategic investment decisions and project follow-up.
• Handle and organize business and financial files related to executives and the Board of Directors.
• Provide administrative and executive support to ensure smooth decision-making processes.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing projects , ensuring timely progress and reporting.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and investment updates to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven 5-7 years experience as an Executive Secretary to senior management or as Personal Assistant with a financial focus .
• Strong knowledge of investment management, business projects, and financial administration .
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic (both written and verbal preferred).
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Executive Secretary to the Board of Directors role with a financial background for a holding group with diversified investments in manufacturing, tourism, and real estate, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

• Manage and oversee the complete investment portfolio of the company.
• Support senior executives in strategicinvestment decisions and project follow-up.
• Handle and organize business and financial files related to executives and the Board of Directors.
• Provide administrative and executive support to ensure smooth decision-making processes.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing projects , ensuring timely progress and reporting.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and investment updates to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven 5-7 years experience as an Executive Secretary to senior management or as Personal Assistant with a financial focus.
• Strong knowledge of investment management, business projects, and financial administration .
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic (both written and verbal preferred).
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Executive Secretary to the Board of Directors role with a financial background for a holding group with diversified investments in manufacturing, tourism, and real estate, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

• Manage and oversee the complete investment portfolio of the company.
• Support senior executives in strategic investment decisions and project follow-up.
• Handle and organize business and financial files related to executives and the Board of Directors.
• Provide administrative and executive support to ensure smooth decision-making processes.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing projects , ensuring timely progress and reporting.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and investment updates to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven 5-7 years experience as an Executive Secretary to senior management or as Personal Assistant with a financial focus.
• Strong knowledge of investment management, business projects, and financial administration .
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic (both written and verbal preferred).
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Reporting into the Group CFO
• Leading group FP&A activities, M&A and contributing to growth objectives

About Our Client

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

Job Description

• Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
• Lead team in annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
• Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
• Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

The Successful Applicant

• A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Must hold experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
• Must hold string M&A experience
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• The ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary, relocation support and benefits package

• Reporting into the Group CFO
• Leading group FP&A activities, M&A and contributing to growth objectives

About Our Client

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

Job Description

• Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
• Lead team in annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
• Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
• Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

The Successful Applicant

• A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Must hold experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
• Must hold string M&A experience
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• The ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary, relocation support and benefits package

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Senior Specialist – Contracts Management and contribute to one of the most ambitious entertainment and leisure developments in the world. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and value generation across our business engagements.

• Review and ensure compliance of IT contract templates with internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate RFP packages and contractual terms and conditions (T&Cs) related to IT software, hardware, and services
• Summarize key IT contractual obligations , risks, and action items for internal stakeholders including IT, Legal, and Finance
• Coordinate and communicate IT contract requirements and updates across relevant departments and project teams
• Conduct financial due diligence on IT vendors and perform award analysis to support sourcing decisions
• Develop and support financial and commercial negotiation strategies for IT agreements
• Participate in negotiation meetings with IT suppliers and maintain detailed documentation of discussions and outcomes
• Identify and mitigate company risk exposure in non-standard IT contracts , ensuring proper legal and financial safeguards
• Provide input and insights on Bid Review Programs (BRP) to ensure competitiveness and alignment with technical requirements
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contractual terms, SLAs, KPIs, and vendor obligations
• Advise internal stakeholders on IT contractual and financial implications throughout procurement and vendor lifecycle
• Analyze contract data to produce insightful reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) for performance tracking and strategic planning
• Continuously identify and implement improvements in IT contract processes, tools, and operational controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Business Administration ,or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT contracts management , preferably within the technology sector
• Strong understanding of financial of commercial contracts, including risk assessment and compliance

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Senior Specialist – Contracts Management and contribute to one of the most ambitious entertainment and leisure developments in the world. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and value generation across our business engagements.

• Review and ensure compliance of IT contract templates with internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate RFP packages and contractual terms and conditions (T&Cs) related to IT software, hardware, and services
• Summarize key IT contractual obligations , risks, and action items for internal stakeholders including IT, Legal, and Finance
• Coordinate and communicate IT contract requirements and updates across relevant departments and project teams
• Conduct financial due diligence on IT vendors and perform award analysis to support sourcing decisions
• Develop and support financial and commercial negotiation strategies for IT agreements
• Participate in negotiation meetings with IT suppliers and maintain detailed documentation of discussions and outcomes
• Identify and mitigate company risk exposure in non-standard IT contracts , ensuring proper legal and financial safeguards
• Provide input and insights on Bid Review Programs (BRP) to ensure competitiveness and alignment with technical requirements
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contractual terms, SLAs, KPIs, and vendor obligations
• Advise internal stakeholders on IT contractual and financial implications throughout procurement and vendor lifecycle
• Analyze contract data to produce insightful reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) for performance tracking and strategic planning
• Continuously identify and implement improvements in IT contract processes, tools, and operational controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Business Administration ,or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT contracts management , preferably within the technology sector
• Strong understanding of financial of commercial contracts, including risk assessment and compliance

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

We are a leading, diversified holding company with a significant portfolio of investments across multiple high-growth sectors, including but not limited to Water & Infrastructure, Power & Energy, Industrial Services, and Technology. Our success is built on a strategy of strategic acquisition, active portfolio management, and a commitment to operational excellence across our group of subsidiaries.

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Head of Financial Planning & Reporting to lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting functions for the entire holding group. This role is critical in providing the executive leadership and board with the insights needed to make informed capital allocation and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will be a technically proficient finance leader who can navigate the complexity of a multi-entity structure, drive standardization, and act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and subsidiary finance teams.

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the holding company and consolidate results from all subsidiaries.
• Develop and maintain long-range strategic financial models to evaluate scenarios, growth initiatives, and potential investments.
• Analyze financial and operational results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to understand key business drivers and performance trends.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis and articulate the "story behind the numbers" to senior management.

• Own the production and delivery of all timely, accurate, and insightful internal management reports, dashboards, and KPIs for the executive team and board of directors.
• Ensure reporting provides a clear view of performance at both the holding company level and for each strategic business unit.
• Continuously improve reporting tools, processes, and formats to enhance clarity, efficiency, and decision-usefulness.

• Partner with the M&A and corporate development teams to model the financial impact of potential acquisitions, divestitures, and new investments.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditure (CAPEX) across the group.
• Support the CFO in optimizing the group's capital structure and liquidity planning.

• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Drive the standardization of financial reporting, planning processes, and key metrics across all subsidiaries to ensure consistency and comparability.
• Evaluate and implement advanced FP&A systems and tools to automate processes and enhance analytical capabilities.

• Serve as a key liaison between the corporate finance function and the finance leaders of subsidiary companies.
• Partner with the CFO and executive team on special projects, including strategic planning, investor relations materials, and financing activities.

To be successful in this high-impact role within a complex holding company environment, a candidate must possess a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and interpersonal skills.

• Non-negotiable Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling (in Excel), with a proven ability to build integrated, three-statement (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) models from scratch. Experience modeling consolidation for multiple entities is critical.
• Systems Proficiency: Deep experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced FP&A software (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive Insights, OneStream) is essential to manage the volume and complexity of data.

• Beyond Reporting: You must move beyond simply reporting numbers to providing strategic insights. This requires a deep curiosity about the business, the competitive landscape of our diverse industries, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for the CFO and CEO.
• Investment Analysis: Strong capability in evaluating business cases, ROI, NPV, and IRR analyses for new projects and potential acquisitions is paramount in a holding company that grows through investment.

• Core Competency: This is perhaps the most critical differentiator for a holding company role. You must have extensive, hands-on experience consolidating financials from multiple, often disparate, subsidiaries. This includes managing intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting for investments.
• Standardization Champion: The ability to design and enforce common chart of accounts, reporting templates, and KPIs across different businesses is key to creating a coherent view of group performance.

• Influence without Direct Authority: As a corporate center role, you will need to influence and guide finance teams at subsidiary companies without having a direct reporting line to them. This requires exceptional diplomacy, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Executive Presence: You must be able to communicate complex financial information clearly, concisely, and persuasively to senior executives and the board, both verbally and in writing.

• Professional Certification: A recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) is typically mandatory. An MBA or CFA would be a strong advantage.
• Proven Track Record: A minimum of 12-15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5-7 years in a senior FP&A or Group Reporting leadership role, preferably within a large, multi-national corporation or a diversified holding group.
• Sector Agnostic, Process Focused: While industry experience can be beneficial, a demonstrated ability to quickly understand new business models and a focus on robust financial processes is more important.

We Offer a competitive tax-free compensation package, including performance-based incentives, and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic direction of a dynamic and growing organization.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting