Financial Governance Sr Manager

Saudi Pro League (SPL)

Operational Responsibilities:

• Monitor, audit, and assess club financial obligations including overdue payables to employees, players, other clubs, and tax/social authorities.
• Conduct detailed reviews of club budgets to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with long-term financial strategies.
• Review Audited Annual and Interim Financial Statements in accordance with the AFC Club Licensing Financial Handbook and IFRS standards.
• Follow up on clubs legal disputes with creditors, ensuring proper documentation and resolution tracking.
• Monitor clubs going concern status, identifying potential financial risks and ensuring corrective actions are in place.
• Analyze and interpret financial data using dashboards to support timely reporting and decision-making.
• Conduct evaluations of clubs in the context of any Events or Conditions of Major Economic Importance using both historical and forecasted financial data.
• Develop and update forms, templates, and systems to improve the efficiency of the financial review and licensing process.
• Generate comprehensive compliance reports on clubs financial status, highlighting key risks and recommendations.
• Ensure all financial documentation is reviewed and finalized within the designated timelines of the licensing cycle.

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and enhancement of financial governance frameworks in line with AFC, FIFA, and local licensing standards.
• Define financial compliance strategies that support the long-term financial sustainability of clubs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on financial regulations, guiding clubs through changes in standards or requirements.
• Drive the implementation of data-driven decision-making by promoting the use of dashboards and financial analytics across the department.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial governance activities with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Represent the club licensing department in strategic discussions with governing bodies (e.g., SAFF, AFC) on financial matters.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior financial governance team members, fostering a high-performance and compliance-focused culture.
• Propose and lead initiatives to improve financial transparency, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder trust.
• Anticipate and manage emerging financial risks within clubs, escalating critical issues to executive leadership with proposed mitigation plans.

Performance Indicators:

• 100% of audits completed by licensing deadlines
• > 95% clubs compliant per cycle
• > 90% satisfaction from clubs on support & reporting clarity
• 100% follow-up and closure on identified issues