Director - Finance & Procurement Operations in Marketing

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is looking to recruit a highly skilled and strategic Director to oversee its Finance and Procurement Operations within the marketing division. The position calls for a senior leader to manage financial planning, budgeting, procurement planning, and operational efficiencies that will drive Qiddiya's marketing projects and support business goals.

Key Duties

• Direct finance and procurement activities focused on marketing, ensuring strategies align with company goals.
• Construct and execute procurement plans to maximize cost-efficiency, quality, and punctual delivery for marketing campaigns.
• Supervise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for marketing, offering actionable insights to leadership.
• Maintain adherence to financial controls, corporate policies, and regulatory standards relating to procurement and finance.
• Lead negotiations and manage vendor and marketing service provider relationships effectively.
• Implement continuous improvements to enhance procurement procedures and finance operations.
• Partner with marketing teams to understand project needs and synchronize procurement efforts accordingly.
• Guide and empower a capable finance and procurement team, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Track KPIs and regularly report on finance and procurement metrics specific to marketing functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive finance and procurement experience, including 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience managing procurement within marketing or advertising industries is highly valued.
• Robust knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting methodologies.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and maintaining effective supplier relations.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and developing teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with procurement and financial systems software.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Additional Information

This role offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package rewarding both professional experience and leadership contribution.