Director - Development Financial Planning and Analysis (CORS 245)

The Sr Director FP&A - Development will serve as the backbone of Qiddiya's FP&A function focusing on Financial Oversight of development projects, project schedule & risk management, interpretation of data from relevant systems & tools, implementation of tools & technology, governance over variations and claims, stakeholder management, managing and challenging budgets, deep insights over variance and maintain action plans for course correction, driving excellence in management reporting, ensuring financial discipline, transparency and controls, integrity of data between accounting and project systems, enabling roadmap for automation/AI/ML, etc. This role is responsible for producing high-quality management packs, board decks, budget submissions, comprehensive action trackers for various development projects and deliver accurate, actionable insights to senior leadership.ResponsibilitiesLead financial oversight of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scopeOwn the preparation of management packs, BoD decks, and executive management presentationsTranslate complex financial data into clear, structured, and visually compelling materials for senior leadershipConfirm and track Contingency Utilization and Releases across projects. Review and assess Provisional Sum Utilization requests.Review and validate Unapproved Variations, EOT/EOTC, and Contractor ClaimsEnsure seamless system integration between Project and Accounting Systems and track and close reconciliation issues on monthly basisIdentify and analyze Project Schedule Changes using Primavera P6. Proactively identify Project Risks & Opportunities, integrating them into financial forecastsBuild and maintain robust data structures and scenario models to support planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for DevelopmentStandardize and enhance reporting frameworks, including KPIs, action trackers, and executive logs for DevelopmentCollaborate closely with internal FP&A teams, accounting, treasury, and other finance functions to ensure data integrity and process alignmentMentor and lead the team, instilling consulting-style rigor, accuracy, and continuous improvementDrive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate reporting, streamline consolidation processes, and enhance overall FP&A efficiency for Development verticalRequirementsA bachelor's degree in finance or business management is essential, while a master's degree is an advantagePossession of professional certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or MBA is required15 years of overall experience with a noteworthy progression in the Finance Function is necessaryMore than 5 years of comprehensive FP&A experience is essentialOver 5 years in senior leadership positions with a demonstrated capability in stakeholder management, engagement with C-Level executives or Board Members, management reporting, financial consolidation, performance analysis, finance transformation, automation, and related areas is requiredExperience in master development, construction, infrastructure, real estate, or similar industries is mandatory. Alternatively, over 10 years of experience in large multinational corporations (with annual revenues, capital expenditures, or operational expenditures exceeding USD 2 billion) is required, showcasing a progressive career marked by high performanceRegional experience is highly preferredExperience with Big 4 or Tier 1 consultancy firms is strongly preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr