Senior Director - Project Controls and Reporting

Qiddiya Investment Company

General Summary:

The Senior Director Cost Reporting & Controls provides Qiddiya-wide leadership over cost reporting, governance, and internal controls. The role ensures accurate, timely, and decision-ready cost and performance information for Executive Management and the Board, while strengthening cost discipline, transparency, and financial governance across all projects and business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership in Cost Controls

Develop and implement a comprehensive cost reporting and control strategy for Qiddiya, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and governance frameworks.

Serve as the principal authority on cost transparency, performance monitoring, and financial accountability.

Standardization & Reporting Frameworks

Create standardized methodologies for cost reporting, including templates, KPIs, and dashboards applicable to all projects and programs.

Guarantee the uniform application of reporting standards throughout Qiddiya.

Periodic & Board-Level Reporting

Deliver timely, precise, and insightful monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on cost and performance for Executive Leadership and Board Committees.

Provide comprehensive executive commentary, trend analysis, and forward-looking insights.

Data Integrity, Systems & Compliance

Implement strong validation and reconciliation processes across systems, including SAP, PRISM, Unifier, and BI tools.

Ensure adherence to audit requirements, internal policies, and governance standards.

Internal Controls, Audit & Policy Oversight

Design, execute, and regularly evaluate a robust internal control framework for cost reporting processes.

Serve as the senior stakeholder for internal audits and oversee the remediation of identified control deficiencies.

Governance & Performance Monitoring

Conduct monthly reviews of cost performance.

Ensure the timely escalation of variances, risks, and issues, alongside proactive recommendations to Committees.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Interface

Act as the primary point of contact with Executive Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Influence strategic decisions by leveraging insights from cost performance.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and development initiatives for cost reporting and control teams.

Foster strong analytical and governance capabilities within the organization.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Advocate for automation, advanced analytics, and the integration of innovative technologies.

Collaborate with IT and Digital teams to establish a single source of truth and enhance cost governance maturity.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Head of CDU Finance and Commercial.