Director of Finance

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Company description

About Faena
Faena creates cultural epicenters—living stages where art, design, and warm, attentive hospitality convene to craft a feast for the senses. We are a cultural embassy that invites guests to seek the extraordinary, shaping worlds that feel profoundly personal, welcoming, and alive.
“At Wadi Safar, we are shaping a new world where art, architecture, and nature live in harmony. Guided by a shared respect for culture and craft, this collaboration with Diriyah Company reflects our belief that beauty can elevate everyday life and inspire a new way of living.”
— Alan Faena

Job description

The role

As director of finance, you will be the strategic steward of Faena Wadi Safar’s financial health. You will lead all financial operations during pre-opening and beyond, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance while enabling commercial excellence and owner confidence.
You will act as a trusted partner to the general manager, directors, and ownership, translating financial insight into decisions that support Faena’s artistry, operational precision, and sustainable growth.

What you will create

Financial strategy & leadership

Develop and execute Faena Wadi Safar’s financial strategy, aligned with operational and business objectives.
Provide insightful financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to support decision-making and long-term growth.
Partner with ownership and leadership to define financial KPIs, targets, and success metrics.

Pre-opening readiness

Lead pre-opening financial planning, including budgets, capital expenditure (CAPEX) allocations, and operational forecasting.
Establish financial systems, procedures, and controls that ensure compliance, accuracy, and readiness for operational launch.
Collaborate with project teams to monitor pre-opening costs and manage budgets efficiently.

Reporting & compliance

Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, local regulations, and corporate standards.
Ensure compliance with Saudi laws, tax obligations, and audit requirements.
Maintain detailed records, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation for ownership and regulatory bodies.

Operational finance & controls

Implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets and manage financial risk.
Partner with department heads to monitor budgets, cost centers, and operational performance.
Drive revenue integrity, expense management, and profitability while maintaining ultra-luxury service standards.

Team leadership & development

Lead, mentor, and inspire the finance team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and accountability.
Build a culture of precision, transparency, and operational excellence within the finance department.
Support succession planning and talent development, particularly among Saudi nationals.

Qualifications

Who you are

A senior finance leader with experience in luxury hospitality, resorts, or complex mixed-use developments.
Proven expertise in pre-opening financial management, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
Strong knowledge of Saudi accounting, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
Strategic, detail-oriented, and commercially savvy, with excellent analytical and communication skills.
A natural partner to operations and leadership, able to translate numbers into actionable insight.
Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Additional information

What’s in it for you...

Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture.

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