Job Description

Qiddiya Investment Company is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Manager - Data Analytics - Development Financial Analysis. In this vital role, you will leverage data-driven insights to enhance our financial analysis processes and deliver exceptional support for our development projects. Your expertise in data analytics will play a crucial role in shaping financial strategies and decision-making processes in alignment with our vision for the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Performance Analysis & Monitoring
• · Consolidate and analyze monthly performance of all projects in the portfolio
• · Track key portfolio KPIs including IRR, ROE, margins, cash flow etc.
• · Conduct project-level comparative analysis — identify outperformers / underperformers including trend analysis across portfolio
• · Develop and maintain portfolio-level dashboards with real-time / near real-time data
• Business Plan Management
• · Own and maintain business plans for all projects in the portfolio, including the financial model for the assets
• · Update monthly business plans with actual data and revise forecasts as needed
• · Conduct business plan variance analysis — Original BP vs. Revised Forecast vs. Actuals / based on stage gateways
• · Maintain and challenge P&L assumptions — Revenue, profitability, etc.
• · Run scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on all business plans
• · Prepare consolidated portfolio business plan
• · Present business plans for approval at various stage gateway committees
• · Conduct post-completion business plan reviews — compare final actuals with original and revised plans
• · Maintain business plan version control and assumptions register
• Stakeholder Reporting & Communication
• · Serve as the focal point of contact between the portfolio and all internal/external relevant stakeholders for financial and performance information
• · Experience presenting memos / business plans to executive management
• Strategic Decision Support
• · Prepare what-if analyses for strategic scenarios
• · Identify value creation opportunities across the portfolio
• · Contribute to annual strategic planning and budgeting process
• · Develop and maintain lessons learned repository from completed projects
• Process Management
• · Establish and enforce reporting standards, templates, and SOPs
• · Design and manage the reporting calendar — ensure all deadlines are met
• · Drive automation and technology adoption — reduce manual effort
• · Implement data governance — ensure data quality, validation, and single source of truth
• · Continuously improve reporting formats, analytical depth, and stakeholder experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, finance, statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• · Education: CA / ACCA / CPA / MBA / CFA
• · Experience: 8–12 years of experience in sports/experiential assets development covering feasibility studies, financial modelling, coordinating financial inputs with 2 - 3 years of experience in portfolio reporting
• · Financial Modeling: Expert-level proficiency in Excel (dynamic DCF modeling, waterfalls, and sensitivity tables)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including experience creating macros and integrating Python code within Excel
• Hands-on experience with Power Query and other Power Tools for data cleaning and transformation
• Experience using Excel add-ins such as Power Pivot and ThinkCell
• Familiarity with the latest AI tools integrated with Excel, such as Shortcut AI, Endex AI, Claude, and other AI technologies
• · Data Visualization: Expert level proficiency in using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to create executive-level dashboards.
• · Advance power point skills: Expert level in creating presentation for executive reporting

Benefits

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.