Senior Finance Manager
Make a difference every day 

We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".  
 
Your Opportunity  

This role is pivotal within the Managing Partner team, acting as the delegated authority for our client tasked with overseeing the comprehensive Facilities Management (FM) services across the Ultra Luxury, Neom Sindalah Island. Due to the complexity of the the project, there is a requirement for dedicated oversight of budgeting, cost control and reporting.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to the Project Director and the Senior Management Team (SMT).

  
  

• Ensure the adequacy of financial resources and financial disciplines to underpin the achievement of Contract strategy and objectives.

  
  

• Establish personal credibility and credibility of the financial function as an effective partner in managing the Contract.

  
  

• Set an example of collaborative leadership and teamwork.

  
  

• Assume full responsibility for the financial management of the contract, the requisite legal compliance and the achievement of financial objectives.

  
  

• Monitor Receivable & Payable function for the entire Contract where applicable.

  
  

• Contribute towards maintenance of the overall control environment through ensuring that the Contract/Serco policies and procedures are adhered including authority limits, and expense guidelines.

  
  

• Identify opportunities for scope growth (leading to revenue and profit growth).

  
  

• Actively seek and remove areas of revenue leakage.

  
  

• Attendance at contract evaluations as required at both Contract level and Group level.

  
  

• Management of appropriate advisors and their costs as required.

  
  

• Ensure Contract compliance and company secretarial, insurance and treasury policies.

  
  

• Work with SME Legal Manager in respect of regional legal matters as directed by or through the Project Director.

  
  

Specific Requirements 

• 15 years minimum financial experience, 5 of which in a senior position for a GCC based multi-national company.

  
  

• KSA experience preferred.

  
  

• Experience of building and leading multidiscipline teams

  
  

• Proven track record of operating an end-to-end finance function in large complex organisations.

  
  

• Ability to positively influence key stakeholders within the Contract and business areas.

  
  

• Good time management and organizational skills.

  
  

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

  
  

• Ability to liaise in a professional manner with staff at all levels in the organisation and with external parties.

  
  

What’s in it for you? 

At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes: 

• Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards 
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing 
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards 
• We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones 
• We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture 
• We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. 
• As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally. 

Join Us 

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day. 

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career. 

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.