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Join Botanica, a subsidiary of the company, as we lead transformative projects in sustainable greenery at breathtaking locations across The Red Sea & Amaala. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of multiple business units through comprehensive management of Finance & Accounting, Human Resources & Government Relations, Procurement, Administration, and Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) & Compliance functions. This position offers the unique opportunity to be part of a company striving to set global benchmarks for sustainable development and ecological harmony.
Why Join Us?
- Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity.
- Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment.
- Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development.
- Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations.
Job Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
- Own financial records, month-end close, management accounts, and contract-level P&L in line with accounting standards and the company Group Finance.
- Manage billing, receivables, payables, cash flow forecasting, and banking; ensure VAT and e-invoicing compliance (ZATCA).
- Produce P&L by business unit and revenue stream; support the PMO on budgeting, cost control, and financial modeling.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and close findings on time.
Human Resources & Government Relations
- Lead workforce planning and recruitment for all business units, including the in-house landscape maintenance workforce.
- Manage reward, retention, and engagement programs, focusing on critical and hard-to-fill roles.
- Oversee payroll, GOSI, Qiwa and Muqeem processes, work permits, residency renewals, and Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.
- Ensure high accommodation and welfare standards, along with training and competency records, in coordination with Group HR (SuccessFactors).
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Set the sourcing strategy and manage the procurement lifecycle: needs assessment, RFQs, evaluation, purchase orders, and supplier performance through the Senior Manager – Procurement.
- Handle supplier contracts for plants, imports, inputs, equipment, and services in line with procurement policy.
- Support stores control, inventory valuation, and asset records with Production and Finance.
Administration & Document Control
- Oversee office services, document control, records retention, and internal communication systems.
- Maintain policies, procedures, and the Delegation of Authority register.
IT, Systems & Data
- Coordinate ERP, HRIS, inventory, and fleet systems with the company Group IT to ensure accurate recording of staff, contracts, and assets.
- Ensure data integrity and access controls for financial and personnel data.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead the Shared Services department (17 FTE per OD Finalized) to support the full nursery and landscape maintenance workforce.
- Fulfill the responsibilities of a Department Head (Section 11.1).
Policies, Systems, Processes & Standards
- Enforce all relevant Botanica and the company Group policies, delegation of authority (DoA), processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure controlled and consistent work practices.
Safety, Quality & Environment
- Champion the safety, quality, and environmental management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and compliance management system (ISO 37301) to ensure legislative compliance and high-quality products and services.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and lead opportunities for system, process, and practice improvements to enhance cost reduction, productivity, and client value.
Job Requirements
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; SOCPA, CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 7 years in leading finance, HR, or shared services functions in Saudi Arabia.
- Experience supporting a multi-business-unit organization with a large field workforce of several hundred employees.
Skills:
- Financial control, budgeting, management reporting, and audit.
- Knowledge of Saudi labor law, GOSI, Nitaqat, and government relations processes.
- Procurement governance and supplier contract management expertise.
- Familiarity with integrated management systems (ISO) and compliance; fluent in Arabic and English.
Job Context
Shared Services supports a business with several revenue streams and a large in-house field workforce. High volumes of hiring, payroll, residency and permit processes, accommodation, and procurement must run without error, as mistakes directly affect people's pay and legal status. The role provides leadership with a true cost picture by business unit, ensuring that pricing and investment decisions are based on accurate financial data.
Functional (Technical) Competencies:
- Financial Accounting & Reporting - Expert
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Audit Preparation - Expert
- HR & Government Relations Operations - Advanced
- HR Policy Implementation & Compliance - Advanced
- Procurement Planning & Supplier Management - Advanced
- Financial Modeling - Advanced
- HSSE Compliance & Risk Mitigation - Advanced
- Administrative Systems & Documentation Control - Advanced
