Director - Finance Operational Readiness (Theme Parks / Hospitality) (CORS3797)
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.