Director - Finance Operational Readiness (Theme Parks / Hospitality) (CORS3797)
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About This Role
Overview
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a visionary and results-oriented professional for the position of Director - Finance Operational Readiness.
This leadership role is essential in preparing the finance function for new operational initiatives and projects, ensuring that financial processes, systems, and teams are fully equipped to support the ambitious objectives of our entertainment and cultural developments.
Your expertise will drive the establishment of best practices in financial readiness, defining the necessary frameworks and resources to ensure seamless project execution.
In this strategic position, you will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across financial and operational teams while fostering a culture of readiness and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance operational readiness strategy for new projects, ensuring the finance team is prepared to support operational initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to identify finance-related requirements for projects and ensure successful integration into program plans.
- Oversee the design and implementation of financial processes, systems, and controls necessary for operational readiness.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure finance operational readiness and effectiveness.
- Provide leadership in change management, ensuring that finance teams are adaptable and equipped to handle new initiatives.
- Train and mentor finance teams to enhance their capabilities in supporting operational objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance operations, promoting efficiency and best practices.
- Act as a key point of contact for finance-related inquiries during project development, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting.
- CPA/CMA/ACA preferred. MBA is a plus.
- 12+ years of finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in operational finance roles within theme parks, hospitality, and/or large-scale guest-facing environments.
- Proven experience with finance readiness for greenfield or pre-opening projects.
- Knowledge of SAP and integration with POS and ticketing systems.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, startup-like environment.
- Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.
Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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