Director - Finance & Procurement Operations

Role overview

Qiddiya Investment Company is hiring a senior finance and procurement leader to oversee operational support for the marketing division. In this position, you will steer financial planning, budget control, procurement direction, and day-to-day operational effectiveness so the marketing team can deliver on ambitious business goals.

You will work closely with teams across the organization to ensure resources are used efficiently, financial rules are followed, and supplier partnerships are managed effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role that calls for strong analytical thinking, sound procurement expertise, and solid experience in finance operations within a marketing setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct finance and procurement activities for marketing operations while keeping them aligned with company objectives.
• Create and roll out procurement approaches that improve cost efficiency, quality, and delivery timing for marketing initiatives.
• Handle budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the marketing function and share actionable insights with senior leadership.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, finance policies, and all relevant regulatory obligations tied to procurement and finance.
• Negotiate agreements and oversee relationships with important vendors and marketing service partners.
• Champion ongoing improvements that make procurement and finance processes more efficient.
• Partner with marketing leaders to understand project needs and ensure procurement plans support them.
• Lead, coach, and grow a strong finance and procurement team that supports marketing operations.
• Track KPIs and produce recurring reports on finance and procurement performance for the marketing division.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a similar discipline is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in finance and procurement operations, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position.
• Prior exposure to procurement in a marketing or advertising environment is strongly preferred.
• Well-developed knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Strong capability in negotiation, contract handling, and vendor management.
• Proven experience in leading teams and building a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication, along with good interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with procurement platforms and financial systems.
• English fluency is mandatory; Arabic language skills are an added advantage.

Benefits

The company offers a full compensation and benefits package.

Additional information

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is a full-time, onsite role.