This role is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader passionate about transformation projects to play a key role in driving financial success in Saudia Arabia’s hospitality’s future. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to lead our finance department for the Mobility Subsidiary, an in-house transportation company, within Red Sea Global. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of financial leadership and business partnering, and will bring operational finance expertise, particularly in areas such as building a finance team and setting up financial reporting within a business. As a fully qualified account (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA) with a minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience, we are looking for someone with a good combination of skillset and mindset to support the development and operation of our world class assets. 

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management: 

• Develop and implement financial processes to support the subsidiary’s reporting and development of their financial and supporting operating systems. 

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to drive KPIs and support decision making 

• Provide leadership with accurate overview on capex and cashflow positions. 

2/ Operational Finance & Business Support: 

• Oversee financial operations related to Mobility. 

• Ensure efficient allocation of financial resources to support operations, strategic project plans, policies and procedures, supplementing existing processes and enhancing documentation as required.  

• Identifying potential cash flow problems and financial discrepancies. 

• Liaising with department heads to ensure that each department remains within budget. 

• Financial Systems: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial and operational systems and software to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes. 

3/ Financial Control, Compliance & Risk Management: 

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian financial regulations, tax laws, and international financial standards. 

• Implement robust internal controls, risk management policies, and financial governance frameworks, developing policies and procedures as required. 

• Liaise with external auditors, government authorities, and regulatory bodies. 

• Analyzing and creation of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting practices. 

• Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies. 

4/ Leadership & Team Development: 

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of financial discipline and compliance, while driving continuous improvement. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and corporate departments. 

• Drive financial awareness across the organization to ensure accountability at all levels. 

• Recruit, develop and providing overall guidance to the accounting team members.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Ensure the team is equipped with the skills and resources necessary to succeed. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar. 

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in Management Accounting related field. 

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

• Hold membership in a relevant professional body (such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA). 

• Proven track record as a finance director, ideally within an operational environment with a strong business partnering role.

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. 

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and team management abilities. 

• Deep understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations. 

• Proficiency in financial software and systems; experience with ERP systems is essential, with SAP experience an advantage  

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Location:

Site based at Red Sea project Site