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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.<br><br>The Project<br><br>This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.<br><br>Mace is seeking an experienced Associate Director – MEP to join our team on a major international sports complex development. Acting in the role of Engineer, the position is accountable for leading the MEP design management, technical assurance, and compliance across the programme, ensuring safe, efficient, and fully coordinated MEP solutions from concept through delivery.<br><br>The role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, specialist designers, and construction stakeholders to ensure the MEP systems meet performance, quality, sustainability, and operational requirements expected of a world class sporting venue.<br><br>You’ll Be Responsible For<br><br>Lead and manage all MEP engineering and design management activities in the Engineer role across the project lifecycle. Provide technical leadership and governance for MEP disciplines, ensuring alignment with international standards, statutory requirements, and best practice. Manage the review, coordination, and approval of MEP design submissions, calculations, specifications, and technical reports. Oversee interface management between architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions. Chair and contribute to technical workshops, design reviews, and coordination meetings. Support value engineering, buildability, and whole life performance optimisation of MEP systems. Provide guidance on energy efficiency, sustainability, low carbon design, and operational resilience suitable for a large scale sports venue. Manage and mentor MEP engineers and design managers, fostering high performance and technical excellence. Support procurement and tender activities, including technical evaluations of specialist contractors and suppliers. Monitor construction-stage activities including technical queries, inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover support. Ensure robust technical risk management, change control, and quality assurance processes are applied throughout delivery.<br><br>You’ll Need To Have<br><br>Proven experience in a senior MEP design management or engineering leadership role on large, complex developments. Strong background working in an Engineer, Consultant, or Design Authority role. Experience on sports, stadiums, arenas, or complex public assembly projects is strongly preferred. Demonstrated capability across the full project lifecycle, from early design through construction and handover. Excellent understanding of international MEP design standards, codes, and regulations. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams. Experience working in the Middle East and with fast-paced, high-profile programmes is advantageous. Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.<br><br>Our values<br><br>Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.<br><br>Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.<br><br>Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.<br><br>Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.<br><br>Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.<br><br>We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Qiddiya Investment Company is the strategic holding and development company behind Qiddiya and related ventures, leading major investments and projects across Saudi Arabia's entertainment, sports, and culture sectors. Operating within the real estate space, the company is shaping ambitious destinations and workplace environments through large-scale development programs that demand strong strategic leadership, disciplined execution, and close cross-functional collaboration.<br><br>This is an opportunity to play a central leadership role in guiding complex office development initiatives within a high-profile and fast-evolving organization. As Executive Director - Office Development, you will help shape development plans that support broader business priorities, working across internal leadership, external advisors, and public-sector stakeholders to drive progress, alignment, and delivery excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>Lead strategic planning and execution of office development initiatives end to end Oversee budgets, timelines, and delivery quality across multiple development projects Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and government stakeholders on approvals Drive risk management, compliance, and governance throughout the development lifecycle Mentor senior project leaders and align development plans with business objectives<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Required Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor's degree in real estate, engineering, business, or a related field15+ years relevent experince leading large-scale real estate or office development projects, including experience with mixed-use commercial office assets Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and investment evaluation Deep knowledge of development approvals, governance, regulatory compliance, and the stage gate process Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and senior external stakeholders<br><br>Preferred Qualifications<br><br>Experience with corporate HQ or campus developments Experience with landlord/developer-side delivery or occupier-side workplace development Experience within Saudi Arabia or the broader GCC real estate development environment

???? We are hiring! Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for the sports, entertainment, and venues sector? We are looking for a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team in Riyadh**<br>If you excel at driving financial strategy, building robust governance frameworks, and managing multi-entity or joint venture structures, this is the perfect opportunity for you!<br>???? What You Will Do: • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the overall financial strategy, leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. • Commercial Finance: Oversee the financial performance of all venues and projects, driving profitability, margin improvement, and cash generation. • Governance & Compliance: Ensure full accuracy of financial statements and compliance with SOCPA/IFRS, Zakat, VAT, and local regulations. • Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and financial risks. • Finance Transformation: Lead ERP implementations, reporting automation, and process standardization to support rapid growth. • Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary financial liaison with joint venture partners, shareholders, and the Board of Directors. • Team Building: Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team across corporate and operational levels.<br>???? What We Are Looking For: • Experience: 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including at least 5 years in a senior role (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent). • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting (Master's/MBA is preferred). Professional qualifications like CPA, CMA, or ACCA are highly desirable. • Industry Expertise: Proven track record in the sports, entertainment, venues, or facilities management sectors is strongly preferred. • Skills: Deep knowledge of Saudi financial regulations, joint venture corporate structures, and excellent executive stakeholder management.

The Senior Director - Development (Retail Public Realm) will be accountable for the end-to-end development leadership of the retail, food and beverage, public realm, public spaces, lifestyle, and destination components within a major Urban Core mixed-use precinct.<br><br>Acting as the client-side development lead, the role will shape development strategy, business planning, design governance, commercial positioning, stakeholder alignment, investment readiness, delivery integration, activation, and operational readiness across the retail and public realm portfolio.<br><br>The role requires an experienced development executive who can balance commercial performance with exceptional place-led experiences, creating vibrant, activated destinations that drive footfall, dwell time, community engagement, tenant success, and long-term asset value.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Lead the development strategy and business plan for the retail, food and beverage, public realm, and public space portfolio within the Urban Core Take accountability for development outcomes, commercial performance, placemaking quality, and integration across the retail and public realm assets Establish the development brief, positioning, tenant and customer experience principles, phasing strategy, and investment priorities in alignment with Urban Core and wider organisational objectives Direct development activities from feasibility, market assessment, concept and design through procurement, delivery, leasing enablement, activation, and operational readiness Drive cross-functional decisions that optimise leasable value, footfall, dwell time, public realm activation, visitor experience, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Education<br><br>Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline Master's Degree preferred MBA, MSc Real Estate Development, Urban Development, or equivalent qualification highly desirable<br><br>Experience<br><br>20+ years of development experience Minimum 10 years leading major retail-led, mixed-use, public realm, or destination developments Proven client-side experience managing complex retail, food and beverage, public realm, and multi-asset developments Strong background in development strategy, feasibility, market positioning, commercial planning, design governance, leasing enablement, placemaking, and precinct delivery Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant, design, commercial, leasing, operations, and project delivery teams Significant exposure to large-scale destination or mixed-use developments in the GCC preferred Experience with giga-projects, sovereign development entities, master developers, or globally recognised retail and public realm destinations highly desirable

Job Purpose:<br><br>Qiddiya Investment Company is excited to announce an opportunity for a highly skilled and visionary leader to join our team as the Executive Director - Business Finance (SPT & Art & Culture). This critical role is responsible for overseeing financial operations that support our diverse initiatives in sports, performing arts, and culture, as we aim to develop an iconic destination that inspires creativity and recreational excellence.<br><br>The Executive Director will provide strategic financial leadership, guiding financial decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics critical to project growth and sustainability. You will collaborate closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to foster financial best practices, optimize resource allocation, and drive performance across our business finance landscape.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br> Strategic Financial Leadership:Lead financial planning and strategic analysis for sports, performing arts, and cultural initiatives, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's vision and goals Develop and implement business finance strategies that effectively support operational needs while maximizing ROI across diverse projects Act as a trusted financial advisor to the executive team, offering insights and recommendations based on rigorous financial analysis Budget Management & Oversight:Direct budgeting processes for the sports and arts portfolio, ensuring effective allocation of financial resources to achieve company objectives Implement fiscal controls and performance metrics that provide actionable insights into financial health and operational efficiency Monitor financial performance against budgets, providing timely variance analysis and reporting to senior management Financial Reporting & Compliance:Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards Implement best practices in financial governance, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary documentation for financial audits and assessments Risk Assessment & Mitigation:Identify and analyze financial risks related to business finance in arts, culture, and sports, formulating strategies to mitigate these risks Develop and implement risk management policies to protect organizational assets and ensure financial integrity Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure full adherence to applicable laws and regulations Team Leadership & Development:Lead a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Set clear objectives and performance benchmarks for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals Encourage professional growth and development through mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities Stakeholder Engagement:Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government entities, partners, and community organizations Communicate financial strategies and results clearly to diverse audiences, ensuring transparency and understanding Support stakeholder engagement initiatives that promote collaboration and strategic partnerships for project success<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Qualifications & Skills:<br><br> Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred Certifications: CPA, CFA, or equivalent relevant certification greatly beneficial Experience: Minimum of 15 years in senior finance roles, with a focus on business finance within the sports, arts, and culture sectors Expertise: Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting, with knowledge of the unique finance needs of the arts and culture sectors Strategic Acumen: Ability to develop long-term financial strategies that align with organizational missions and operational goals Leadership: Strong leadership qualities, with demonstrated experience in building and guiding high-performance finance teams Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with financial software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools relevant to financial reporting and analysis<br><br>Required Competencies:<br><br> Strategic Orientation: Ability to align financial strategies with broader organizational goals Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail in financial documents and budgetary management Collaborative Approach: Proven ability to collaborate across teams and departments for cohesive financial strategy implementation Innovative Thinking: Enthusiasm for innovative financial solutions that support creative projects and initiatives Results Focus: Demonstrated track record of delivering results and achieving financial targets in complex environments<br><br>Benefits<br><br>Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Corporate Commercial Director Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Reports to: CEO / Managing Director Sector: Tier-1 Construction | Luxury Hospitality<br>Role Overview The Corporate Commercial Director will provide executive leadership across a portfolio of high-profile luxury hospitality projects in Riyadh, safeguarding commercial performance, contractual position, profitability and cash flow. The role will lead the company's commercial strategy and governance across major projects, while partnering closely with the CEO, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Project Directors and key clients to drive margin growth, risk mitigation, commercial recovery and sustainable business performance.<br>Key Responsibilities Set and lead the corporate commercial strategy across the hospitality portfolio. Provide executive oversight of project profitability, forecasting, cash flow, commercial risk and final accounts. Lead major contract negotiations, FIDIC administration, variations, claims, EOTs, disruption and dispute resolution. Establish robust commercial governance, controls, reporting and performance KPIs. Lead commercial strategy for major tenders, contract awards and high-value procurement/subcontract packages. Drive recovery of legitimate commercial entitlements and protect the company's contractual position. Manage strategic commercial relationships with developers, government entities, hotel operators, PMCs, consultants and key subcontractors. Challenge and support Project Commercial Directors/Managers to ensure consistent commercial discipline and performance. Partner with Finance and Operations to optimize margin, working capital, cash collection and project outcomes. Lead, develop and retain a high-performing corporate and project commercial organization. Act as a senior executive advisor to the CEO and Board on commercial opportunities, risks and strategic decisions.<br>Candidate Profile18–25+ years of commercial construction experience, including substantial Tier-1 contractor exposure. Proven leadership of major, complex hospitality or high-end mixed-use projects in Saudi Arabia/GCC. Strong track record managing large project portfolios and high-value contracts. Expert knowledge of FIDIC, claims, variations, EOT, commercial negotiations and dispute management. Demonstrated ability to improve profitability, cash flow and commercial recovery. Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management capability. Experience leading and developing large multidisciplinary commercial teams. MRICS / FRICS, MCIOB or equivalent highly desirable.<br>Executive Success Measures Portfolio Margin | Cash Generation | Commercial Recovery | Contractual Risk | Claims & Variations | Final Accounts | Client Relationships | Commercial Team Performance The ideal candidate is a commercially sophisticated executive who combines strategic vision with the ability to personally influence major negotiations, protect margin and deliver exceptional commercial outcomes across a landmark Riyadh hospitality portfolio.

Corporate Commercial Director Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Reports to: CEO / Managing Director Sector: Tier-1 Construction | Luxury Hospitality<br>Role Overview The Corporate Commercial Director will provide executive leadership across a portfolio of high-profile luxury hospitality projects in Riyadh, safeguarding commercial performance, contractual position, profitability and cash flow. The role will lead the company's commercial strategy and governance across major projects, while partnering closely with the CEO, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Project Directors and key clients to drive margin growth, risk mitigation, commercial recovery and sustainable business performance.<br>Key Responsibilities Set and lead the corporate commercial strategy across the hospitality portfolio. Provide executive oversight of project profitability, forecasting, cash flow, commercial risk and final accounts. Lead major contract negotiations, FIDIC administration, variations, claims, EOTs, disruption and dispute resolution. Establish robust commercial governance, controls, reporting and performance KPIs. Lead commercial strategy for major tenders, contract awards and high-value procurement/subcontract packages. Drive recovery of legitimate commercial entitlements and protect the company's contractual position. Manage strategic commercial relationships with developers, government entities, hotel operators, PMCs, consultants and key subcontractors. Challenge and support Project Commercial Directors/Managers to ensure consistent commercial discipline and performance. Partner with Finance and Operations to optimize margin, working capital, cash collection and project outcomes. Lead, develop and retain a high-performing corporate and project commercial organization. Act as a senior executive advisor to the CEO and Board on commercial opportunities, risks and strategic decisions.<br>Candidate Profile18–25+ years of commercial construction experience, including substantial Tier-1 contractor exposure. Proven leadership of major, complex hospitality or high-end mixed-use projects in Saudi Arabia/GCC. Strong track record managing large project portfolios and high-value contracts. Expert knowledge of FIDIC, claims, variations, EOT, commercial negotiations and dispute management. Demonstrated ability to improve profitability, cash flow and commercial recovery. Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management capability. Experience leading and developing large multidisciplinary commercial teams. MRICS / FRICS, MCIOB or equivalent highly desirable.<br>Executive Success Measures Portfolio Margin | Cash Generation | Commercial Recovery | Contractual Risk | Claims & Variations | Final Accounts | Client Relationships | Commercial Team Performance The ideal candidate is a commercially sophisticated executive who combines strategic vision with the ability to personally influence major negotiations, protect margin and deliver exceptional commercial outcomes across a landmark Riyadh hospitality portfolio.

We are seeking a strategic and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team in Riyadh. If you are a financial leader with a passion for the sports, entertainment, and venues sector, and excel at driving financial strategy, building robust governance frameworks, and managing multi-entity or joint venture structures, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of sports investment in the Kingdom. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the overarching financial strategy, spearheading annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Commercial Finance: Oversee the financial performance of all venues and strategic projects, driving profitability, margin improvement, and robust cash generation. Governance & Compliance: Ensure full accuracy of financial reporting in strict compliance with SOCPA/IFRS, Zakat, VAT, and local regulatory frameworks. Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Optimize liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and corporate financial risk mitigation. Finance Transformation: Champion ERP implementations, reporting automation, and process standardization to support rapid organizational scaling. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary financial liaison with joint venture partners, shareholders, and the Board of Directors. Team Leadership: Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance division across both corporate and operational functions. Candidate Profile & Qualifications:<br>Experience: 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role (CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent). Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred). Professional Certifications: Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are highly desirable. Industry Expertise: A proven track record within the sports, entertainment, venues, or facilities management sectors is strongly preferred. Core Competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi financial regulations and joint venture structures, complemented by exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills

We are seeking a commercially driven, operational Chief Financial Officer to lead the full finance agenda for a large-scale food manufacturing and distribution business in Saudi Arabia. This is not a traditional reporting-led CFO role. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, bringing the commercial judgement and operational depth required to improve profitable growth, manufacturing performance, working capital and cash generation. The Role The CFO will lead a finance organisation of 100+ people and partner closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain and Distribution leadership. The successful candidate will understand how a high-volume food manufacturing and distribution business makes and loses money: from ingredient and packaging procurement, through manufacturing, warehousing and route-to-market, to final customer sale. Key responsibilities include:Drive profitable growth through rigorous pricing, trade-spend, promotion, customer, channel and product-profitability management. Strengthen manufacturing economics, including raw-material costs, conversion costs, yield, waste, productivity and capacity utilisation. Improve working capital and cash conversion through tighter control of receivables, credit, collections, inventory, expiry risk, supplier payments and cash forecasting. Translate complex financial and operating data into clear, timely management decisions. Challenge unsupported sales forecasts, revenue assumptions, promotional plans and route-to-market investments. Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leaders to improve productivity, cost control, yield, planning and inventory discipline. Evaluate CAPEX and expansion proposals across capacity, automation, warehousing, fleet, equipment and distribution infrastructure. Identify and address underperforming customers, channels, territories, products, SKUs and commercial agreements. Lead fact-based performance reviews that result in decisions and accountability—not retrospective reporting. Develop a high-performing finance organisation with strong capability, controls, reporting discipline and leadership depth. Candidate Profile We are seeking a senior CFO, Finance Director or operating-finance leader with substantial experience in food manufacturing, FMCG manufacturing and distribution, or a comparably complex high-volume consumer-products environment. The ideal candidate will bring:18+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant operating-P&L responsibility. Strong commercial-finance expertise across pricing, gross-to-net, trade spend, promotions and customer/channel profitability. Deep manufacturing-finance experience, including costing, raw materials, conversion costs, yield, waste, inventory and supply-chain economics. A track record of leading sizeable, multi-layered finance teams and strengthening finance operating models. The confidence and credibility to challenge senior Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Fluency in English and Arabic. This is an opportunity for a commercially astute CFO who combines financial rigour with the ability to influence critical operational and commercial decisions at pace.

Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of the entertainment revolution in Saudi Arabia, and we are searching for an experienced and financially savvy leader to join our team as the Executive Director - Finance (Entertainment). This strategic role will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for our diverse entertainment projects, ensuring the company's fiscal health and driving strategic financial initiatives.<br><br>The Executive Director will play a vital role in shaping the financial landscape of Qiddiya, providing leadership and strategic direction to the finance team, and ensuring that all financial practices align with the company's growth objectives and Vision 2030 goals.<br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>Lead and manage the finance function for Qiddiya's entertainment developments, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Develop and implement financial strategies that support overall business objectives while maximizing revenue and controlling costs Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for all entertainment projects, ensuring alignment with performance targets Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to senior management, highlighting insights and recommendations for informed decision-making Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive accountability across departments regarding financial performance Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, implementing robust internal controls across all financial processes Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing Support investment analysis and capital budgeting processes for new entertainment initiatives and projects<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred) At least 15 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a strong focus on the entertainment or hospitality sectors Proven track record of financial leadership in complex, multi-project environments Strong understanding of financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting techniques Excellent knowledge of local and international financial regulations and best practices Demonstrated experience in leading finance teams and managing financial operations Superior analytical skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights for executive decision-making Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in stakeholder management Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Experience in the Middle East region is advantageous<br><br>Benefits<br><br>Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

<h3 >About the Role</h3> <p >Converge is seeking a <strong >Regional Chief Financial Officer</strong> to join a large regional conglomerate in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading the regional finance function and collaborating with senior leadership to enhance financial performance, drive strategic growth, and contribute to long-term value creation across multiple markets and business units.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul > <li >Oversee the regional finance agenda, providing strategic direction across financial planning, performance management, governance, and risk.</li> <li >Lead the development and execution of financial strategy.</li> <li >Manage core finance functions including accounting, controlling, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and P&amp;L management.</li> <li >Provide senior leadership with financial insights to support investment, expansion, and broader business decisions.</li> <li >Develop regional finance capabilities and strengthen processes and controls.</li> <li >Ensure a high standard of financial governance across the organization.</li> </ul> <h3 >Required Qualifications and Experience</h3> <ul > <li >Over 20 years of progressive finance experience, including significant regional and leadership exposure.</li> <li >Proven experience leading finance functions across multiple countries or markets within a complex organization.</li> <li >Strong track record in financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.</li> <li >Extensive experience overseeing accounting, controlling, treasury, cash management, and financial governance.</li> <li >Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership and support major business and investment decisions.</li> <li >Experience leading, developing, and building high-performing regional finance teams.</li> <li >Arabic speakers are highly preferred.</li> </ul> <h3 >Skills and Knowledge</h3> <ul > <li >Strong understanding of P&amp;L management, working capital, cost optimization, and financial risk management.</li> <li >Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.</li> <li >Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.</li> </ul> <h3 >Work Environment</h3> <p >This role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, within a large regional conglomerate. The successful candidate will operate as a senior member of the leadership team, contributing to the organization's continued growth and business performance.</p>

Regional Chief Financial Officer | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<br>What This Role Is About Our client, a large regional conglomerate, is looking for a Regional Chief Financial Officer, based in Jeddah, to lead the regional finance function and partner with senior leadership to drive financial performance, strategic growth, and long-term value creation.<br>The role will oversee the regional finance agenda across multiple markets and business units, providing strategic direction across financial planning, performance management, governance, and risk.<br>You will lead the development and execution of financial strategy while overseeing core finance functions including accounting, controlling, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. The role will also provide senior leadership with financial insights to support investment, expansion, and broader business decisions.<br>As a senior member of the leadership team, you will also be responsible for developing regional finance capabilities, strengthening processes and controls, and ensuring a high standard of financial governance across the organisation.<br>The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit<br>Arabic speakers are highly preferred.20+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant regional and leadership exposure. Proven experience leading finance functions across multiple countries or markets within a complex organisation Strong track record in financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management Extensive experience overseeing accounting, controlling, treasury, cash management, and financial governance Strong understanding of P&L management, working capital, cost optimisation, and financial risk management Proven ability to act as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership and support major business and investment decisions Experience leading, developing, and building high-performing regional finance teams Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools<br>This is an opportunity to join a large regional conglomerate and lead its finance agenda across multiple markets, partnering with senior leadership to support continued growth and business performance.

About the Role A leading global advisory firm is seeking a high-caliber Managing Director to lead and grow its Strategic and Government Communications offering across the region. This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially driven, hands-on operator with the gravitas to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.<br>You will play a pivotal role in shaping complex narratives, advising on high-stakes situations, and driving business growth across key markets.<br>Key Responsibilities Lead and expand strategic and government communications mandates across the region Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, ministers, and senior government stakeholders Provide counsel on reputation management, public affairs, policy communications, and crisis situations Drive new business development, contributing directly to revenue growth and market expansion Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple markets Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with political, regulatory, and economic landscapes Stay ahead of regional geopolitical dynamics and translate them into actionable client strategies<br>Candidate Profile Senior communications leader with extensive experience in strategic communications and/or government advisory Proven track record operating across the Middle East or comparable international markets Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (CEO, Board, Ministerial level) Strong commercial acumen with a hunter mindset—driven, ambitious, and growth-oriented Hands-on leadership style—willing to roll up sleeves while maintaining strategic oversight Experienced team leader with a passion for developing talent and building culture Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and crisis handling skills

The Director, Security Command & Integration provides strategic and operational leadership for the integration of security command, control, communications, intelligence, technology, incident coordination and commercial delivery across QIC Security Operations.<br><br>The role is accountable for ensuring the District Security Operations Centre (DSOC) operates as the central hub for situational awareness, operational coordination, information management and escalation, and that security contracts and commercial arrangements provide compliant, effective and value-driven services aligned with operational demand.<br><br>The role holder connects people, processes, technology, data and contracted services into a single operating model that supports daily security operations, major events, emergencies, elevated security postures and the transition from development to steady-state city operations.<br><br>Security Strategy and Transformation<br><br>Own the development and periodic review of the long-term strategy, target operating model and capability roadmap, aligning command, integration, resilience and service priorities with Qiddiya growth and the transition to steady-state city operations.<br><br>Define the future balance of employed, contracted and specialist capability, ensuring workforce structures and sourcing models remain scalable, resilient, commercially sustainable and aligned with forecast operational demand.<br><br>Security Command, Control & DSOC Operations<br><br>Define and maintain the integrated security command, control and coordination model, including roles, decision rights, escalation routes, command levels and interfaces with operational teams.<br><br>Provide executive oversight of the DSOC operating model, staffing, procedures, shift governance, briefings, logs, incident coordination and operational reporting.<br><br>Ensure timely collection, validation, analysis and dissemination of security information from personnel, systems, assets, contractors and external stakeholders.<br><br>Direct integrated coordination for significant incidents, events and elevated security postures, ensuring clear command, tasking, communication and decision logging.<br><br>Systems, Technology & Operational Integration<br><br>Lead the operational integration of CCTV, access control, alarms, communications, incident management, analytics and other security technologies into DSOC workflows.<br><br>Establish readiness, maintenance, resilience, fallback and recovery requirements for command-and-control technologies and communications.<br><br>Incident, Crisis & Major Event Readiness<br><br>Maintain command structures, duty arrangements, contact protocols, incident rooms and supporting documentation for routine and exceptional operations.<br><br>Coordinate the command, communications, reporting and contractor interfaces required for major events, VIP/VVIP activity and heightened security postures.<br><br>Plan and oversee table-top and live exercises that test DSOC, communications, escalation, continuity and cross-functional coordination.<br><br>Contracts, Commercial & Supplier Governance<br><br>Establish and oversee governance for security contracts, including performance cadence, KPI/SLA assurance, change control, risk, compliance and executive reporting.<br><br>Own the strategic commercial framework for outsourced security services, ensuring delivery models remain scalable, cost-effective and aligned to future city operational requirements.<br><br>Direct performance reviews, non-conformance management, recovery plans and escalation for persistent or high-risk supplier failure.<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Bachelor's Degree essential, Master's Degree preferred<br><br>Recognized qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Business, Operations, - --<br><br>Technology or a related discipline. ASIS CPP, CSMP or equivalent senior security certification preferred.<br><br>Formal senior-level training or evidenced professional competence in incident command, crisis management or security command-and-control operations.<br><br>Demonstrable commercial and contract-management competence relevant to outsourced security services.<br><br>Valid driving licence accepted for on-site driving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<br><br>Extensive leadership experience in security operations, command and control, security systems integration, incident management or a closely related environment.<br><br>Proven accountability for an operational security control room, command centre, SOC/GSOC/DSOC or comparable multi-system coordination environment.<br><br>Demonstrated experience leading or supporting command arrangements for serious incidents, major events, emergencies and elevated threat conditions.<br><br>Strong operational understanding of CCTV, access control, alarms, communications, incident management platforms and system resilience.<br><br>Substantial experience governing complex outsourced security services, including KPIs, SLAs, change control, invoice assurance, claims, performance recovery and value-for-money challenge.<br><br>Experience designing, mobilising and improving integrated operating models, procedures, governance and management information.<br><br>Proven ability to advise executives, influence cross-functional leaders and manage complex internal, contractor and external stakeholder interfaces.

We are looking for a Director of Program Strategy to lead the HR strategy and transformation agenda. You will set direction for high-priority people programs, connect executive vision to execution, and drive HR outcomes across the organization. What you will do:Own the HR strategy and transformation program portfolio from design to delivery Translate the people strategy into clear, executable roadmaps and governance Set priorities and align HR functions with business leadership Direct measurable outcomes across talent, workforce, and organizational effectiveness Advise and report to executive leadership on program value and benefits What you bring:10 or more years in HR, including HR strategy or transformation program leadership Proven experience directing initiatives such as operating model redesign, workforce planning, or HR digitization Strong strategic thinking, executive stakeholder management, and leadership skills Deep grounding in core HR domains (talent, organizational design, total rewards, or workforce planning) Certification such as SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7, PgMP, or MSP is preferred

<h3 >About the Role</h3> <p >Saudia Dairy &amp; Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) is seeking an <strong >Associate Director Key Accounts</strong> to lead and expand its strategic partnerships with major national and regional key accounts. Based in Jeddah and Makkah, this full-time role involves overseeing a portfolio of accounts and the teams managing them. The Associate Director is responsible for translating commercial strategy into account-level execution, driving sustainable, profitable growth, and elevating customer relationships to senior decision-maker levels.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul > <li >Own the overall relationship strategy for a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the senior escalation point and executive-level relationship holder.</li> <li >Set the account prioritization framework, ensuring resources and investment are directed toward high-value growth opportunities.</li> <li >Represent the company in senior-level business reviews, top-to-top meetings, and strategic negotiations with customer leadership.</li> <li >Lead or directly oversee the negotiation of major commercial agreements, trading terms, and annual contracts with key customers.</li> <li >Build and maintain senior-level relationships with customer decision-makers to secure long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.</li> <li >Anticipate market and customer shifts and proactively adjust account strategy.</li> </ul> <h3 >Team Leadership and Development</h3> <ul > <li >Lead, coach, and develop a team of Key Account Managers, setting clear KPIs and holding the team accountable for account performance.</li> <li >Conduct performance management, talent development, and succession planning within the team.</li> <li >Build commercial and negotiation capability across the team through coaching, structured reviews, and knowledge-sharing.</li> <li >Ensure consistent standards of account planning, forecasting, and reporting quality across all managed accounts.</li> </ul> <h3 >Commercial Strategy and Financial Oversight</h3> <ul > <li >Own the annual joint business planning (JBP) process across the account portfolio, ensuring plans are data-backed and aligned with overall commercial and category strategy.</li> <li >Set portfolio-level trade investment strategy and approve promotional/rebate budget allocation based on ROI and strategic priority.</li> <li >Own the portfolio's sales forecast and be accountable for its accuracy, working closely with Demand Planning and Supply Chain leadership.</li> <li >Manage portfolio-level P&amp;L performance (sales, trade spend ROI, market share, EBIT contribution) and report against targets to senior leadership.</li> <li >Review in-market execution trends across accounts, identifying systemic gaps and directing corrective strategies.</li> <li >Own governance of trade spend, rebates, and customer investment budgets across the portfolio, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and company policy.</li> <li >Partner with Finance on budget planning, claims audits, and reconciliation governance, ensuring financial integrity across all accounts.</li> <li >Approve deductions/disputes exceeding KAM authority and monitor deduction trends and aging across the portfolio.</li> </ul> <h3 >Qualifications and Experience</h3> <ul > <li >8–12 years of progressive experience in Sales or Key Account Management within FMCG or a similar industry.</li> <li >At least 2–3 years of experience in a people-management or team-lead capacity.</li> <li >Proven track record managing large, complex national accounts and multi-million-value trade budgets.</li> <li >Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and comfort working with BI/reporting tools.</li> </ul> <h3 >Required Competencies</h3> <ul > <li >Strategic thinking with strong commercial and financial acumen (P&amp;L ownership level).</li> <li >Senior-level negotiation and executive relationship management skills.</li> <li >Demonstrated people leadership abilities, including coaching, performance management, and team development.</li> <li >Advanced analytical skills, capable of translating portfolio data into strategic recommendations.</li> <li >Strong cross-functional influence, particularly with Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, and senior leadership.</li> <li >Executive presence and communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li >Change management and resilience in navigating complex, high-stakes account situations.</li> </ul>

<h3 >About the Role</h3> <p >Saudia Dairy &amp; Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) is seeking an <strong >Associate Director Key Accounts</strong> to join its team in Jeddah. This full-time role involves leading and expanding strategic partnerships with major national and regional key accounts, overseeing a portfolio of accounts and the team responsible for their management. The Associate Director is accountable for translating commercial strategy into effective account-level execution, driving sustainable and profitable growth, and elevating customer relationships to senior decision-maker levels.</p> <h3 >Role Purpose and Scope</h3> <p >The primary purpose of this position is to ensure consistent commercial discipline across all managed accounts while building the capability of the Key Accounts team. The role requires a strategic approach to account management, focusing on senior-level engagement with customers and optimizing resource allocation for high-value growth opportunities. This includes managing multi-million-value trade budgets and overseeing the financial integrity of customer investments.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul > <li >Own the overall relationship strategy for a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the senior escalation point and executive-level relationship holder.</li> <li >Set the account prioritization framework and direct resources toward high-value growth opportunities.</li> <li >Lead, coach, and develop a team of Key Account Managers, setting KPIs and ensuring accountability for account performance.</li> <li >Build commercial and negotiation capability across the team through coaching and structured reviews.</li> <li >Own the annual joint business planning (JBP) process, ensuring plans are data-backed and aligned with commercial and category strategy.</li> <li >Set portfolio-level trade investment strategy and approve promotional/rebate budget allocation based on ROI and strategic priority.</li> <li >Own portfolio-level P&amp;L performance, reporting against targets to senior leadership.</li> <li >Review in-market execution trends, identify systemic gaps, and direct corrective strategies.</li> <li >Lead or directly oversee negotiation of major commercial agreements, trading terms, and annual contracts with key customers.</li> <li >Build and maintain senior-level relationships with customer decision-makers to secure long-term partnerships.</li> <li >Own governance of trade spend, rebates, and customer investment budgets, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and company policy.</li> <li >Partner with Finance on budget planning, claims audits, and reconciliation governance.</li> </ul> <h3 >Qualifications and Requirements</h3> <ul > <li >5-10 years of relevant professional experience.</li> <li >Proven track record managing large, complex national accounts and multi-million-value trade budgets.</li> <li >Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.</li> <li >Comfort working with Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting tools.</li> </ul> <h3 >Work Location</h3> <p >This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.</p> <h3 >Application Process</h3> <p >Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.</p>

We are seeking a highly professional, organized, proactive, and bilingual Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support to the Managing Director. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Arabic and English, with strong English communication skills and proven experience working directly with senior management or top-level executives. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day executive and administrative support to the Managing Director. Manage and coordinate the Managing Director’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and schedules. Attend all meetings with the Managing Director, take accurate meeting notes, and prepare professional Minutes of Meetings (MoM). Maintain an effective action-point and follow-up tracking system, ensuring assigned tasks are monitored and followed up until completion. Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and other management documents. Coordinate communication between the Managing Director, senior management, internal departments, and external stakeholders. Follow up on pending matters, deadlines, and decisions arising from management meetings. Maintain organized records of meetings, minutes, action points, and related documentation. Handle confidential information and sensitive business matters with a high level of discretion. Perform other executive and administrative duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary, or similar role supporting senior management. Previous experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO, General Manager, or other senior executive is highly preferred. Bilingual in Arabic and English. Strong English language skills, both written and verbal. Excellent knowledge and practical experience in Minutes of Meetings (MoM), action-point tracking, and follow-up management. Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, and integrity. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Key Competencies Executive Support | Bilingual Communication | Meeting Management | Minutes of Meetings | Action Tracking | Follow-Up | Organization | Confidentiality | Attention to Detail | Time Management

ARIS is a Process Intelligence company that helps organizations discover, create, and transform their processes to deliver measurable business outcomes and scale AI with confidence. It combines process design, real execution insight, and AI-driven optimization in a single, integrated platform-enabling organizations to build a governed digital twin of their operations, understand how work actually happens, and continuously deliver value across the enterprise. By providing the process foundation, visibility, and governance required for AI adoption, ARIS enables businesses to deploy and scale Agentic AI safely and effectively, ensuring agents operate on trusted processes, data, and controls. With over 30 years of expertise and recognition from leading analysts such as Gartner and Forrester, ARIS is trusted by global enterprises to turn process intelligence into real business impact. For more information, visit www. ARIS.com and follow us on Linked In.<br>Be you, join us. We are looking for an Account Executive (Public Sector) to join our team at ARIS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<br>In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to customers and prospects, applying consultative, value-based, and outcome-oriented selling methods while engaging with C-level decision-makers.<br>The Account Executive will be responsible for driving new business, expanding relationships within existing accounts, and leveraging both internal and external stakeholders to create long-term, high-impact partnerships and grow ARIS presence in the region.<br>Essential Functions Utilizing your extensive sales expertise and background in process consulting or enterprise software to drive revenue growth within the assigned territory. Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of our transformative solutions, focusing on Business Process Analysis (BPA), Process Mining, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools. Identifying and engaging potential clients within the territory, showcasing the value proposition and addressing their specific business challenges. Collaborate with clients to understand their business process management, risk & compliance management, and enterprise architecture management needs. Staying informed about industry trends, tools, and methods related to business process analysis & modelling, process mining, internal control & audit to aid you in negotiation with clients. Managing the entire sales cycle, from hunting and prospecting to pipeline generation, opportunity management, and successful deal closing. Providing regular updates and reports on sales activities to the sales leadership team.<br>Minimum Requirements Minimum of 6 years of successful sales experience in SAS, consulting, process consulting, or enterprise software. Demonstrated success in selling into the Public Sector. Experience in a "New Business Hunter" role, with a focus on generating new leads and closing deals. Established network of C-level executives, with the ability to leverage relationships for business opportunities. Strong track record in prospecting, pipeline building, opportunity management, and closing sales. Fluent in spoken and written English.<br>Benefits Comprehensive private medical insurance (Cigna) for you and eligible dependents — inpatient, outpatient, maternity, dental, vision and mental health cover, with pre-existing conditions covered from day one Prescription drugs covered in and outside the Kingdom, no co-pay Group life insurance (Zurich), plus Accidental Death & Disability cover, from day one Global Rescue membership — 24/7 medical, travel and security assistance anywhere in the world International Employee Assistance Programme — 24/7 counselling, in person and by phone Company laptop and mobile<br>Work authorization & relocation Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.<br>At SAG Aris Gmb H we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. To all recruitment agencies: SAG Aris Gmb H does not entertain unsolicited CVs without prior approval from SAG Aris Gmb H's Talent Acquisition Team. Kindly refrain from sending CVs to our job’s alias, SAG Aris Gmb H employees, or any other organizational location without explicit consent. SAG Aris Gmb H assumes no responsibility for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.

Managing Director, Growth & Ventures Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Executive -Current CEO -X CEO (Arabic Speaker) Industry: Diversified Group / Investments Function: Growth, Ventures, Strategy & Business Development<br>About the Opportunity Ameera Talent Solutions is conducting a confidential executive search for a Managing Director, Growth & Ventures on behalf of a leading diversified organisation in Saudi Arabia. This is a newly created senior leadership position focused on identifying, developing and executing new growth opportunities across a multi-sector portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with Group Executive Leadership and the CEOs and Managing Directors of individual business units to originate strategic partnerships, develop joint ventures, launch new products and services, and create new routes to market. Initial priorities will be within Healthcare and Logistics, with broader exposure to sectors including Real Estate and Automotive Aftermarket. This is a hands-on growth mandate. The role will initially operate as an individual contributor, with the opportunity to build additional capability as the function develops.<br>Key Responsibilities• Develop and execute organic growth initiatives across the organisation's portfolio.• Identify and originate new commercial opportunities, partnerships and joint ventures.• Evaluate opportunities to introduce new products, services, capabilities and routes to market.• Develop opportunities from initial concept through business case, internal approval and execution.• Build senior-level relationships with potential strategic and commercial partners across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.• Partner with business unit CEOs and Managing Directors to identify and progress growth opportunities aligned with their strategic priorities.• Work closely with internal strategy, investment, finance and project teams to assess and progress new initiatives.• Develop commercially robust business cases and investment proposals for senior leadership consideration.• Coordinate with international product and business development teams where required.• Present growth initiatives and recommendations to executive stakeholders and relevant governance committees.• Establish an effective growth and ventures capability, with the potential to build a dedicated team as the mandate develops.<br>Candidate Profile We are looking for a senior commercial leader with substantial experience developing and delivering growth initiatives within Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:• Strong experience in B2B growth, strategic business development, partnerships or venture development.• A proven track record of originating and delivering joint ventures, strategic partnerships, new propositions or market expansion initiatives.• Experience operating within Saudi Arabia and a strong understanding of the local commercial environment.• Experience working across complex, diversified or multi-business organisations.• The ability to influence CEOs, Managing Directors and senior stakeholders without relying on direct reporting authority.• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to develop and assess business cases.• The ability to independently originate opportunities and drive them through to execution.• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. Experience within one or more of the following sectors would be particularly valuable: Healthcare, Logistics, Real Estate or Automotive / Automotive Aftermarket. Arabic language capability would be advantageous but is not essential.<br>The Mandate This position is focused primarily on organic growth, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and new business creation. It is not primarily an M&A execution position and does not carry direct P&L responsibility at appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to combine strategic thinking with hands-on commercial execution and demonstrate measurable impact through the opportunities they originate and develop.<br>Compensation A highly competitive executive package is available, expected to be in the region of SAR 1.2M to SAR 1.8M total annual compensation, depending on experience and the final fixed and variable structure.<br>How to Apply This search is being managed confidentially by Ameera Talent Solutions. Candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements are invited to apply through Linked In with an up-to-date CV. Due to the senior and confidential nature of the appointment, shortlisted candidates will receive further information regarding the organisation and mandate during the selection process. For confidential enquiries:connect@ameeratalentsolutions.com<br>Ameera Talent Solutions is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates based on experience, capability and alignment with the requirements of the role.