Senior Manager -Data Analytics- Development Financial Analysis. CDU

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.

• 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 out performers / 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

• 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 Think Cell
  • 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

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.