Finance Director

About the Opportunity Beresford Wilson & Partners (BWP) is partnering with a leading luxury private real estate developer in Saudi Arabia to appoint an experienced Finance Director . This is an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take a leading role in the financial management of high-end real estate developments, supporting strategic investment decisions, project delivery and the company s long-term growth. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in real estate development finance, ideally gained directly within a developer environment, with the ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Leadership • Lead the company s financial planning, management and reporting activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and development strategies. • Provide financial guidance to senior leadership on investment decisions, project performance and commercial opportunities. • Develop and maintain financial controls, reporting frameworks and financial management processes. • Support the evaluation of new development opportunities and the company s wider growth strategy. Project Finance & Development Financials • Oversee the financial performance of real estate development projects throughout the development lifecycle. • Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections and financial reporting. • Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets, identifying financial risks and recommending corrective actions. • Work closely with development, commercial and project delivery teams to ensure financial objectives are achieved. • Assess project profitability, financial performance and return on investment. Financial Modelling & Feasibility • Lead the preparation and review of financial feasibility studies for new real estate developments. • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support investment decisions and project evaluations. • Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and financial risk assessments. • Evaluate development costs, revenue assumptions, funding requirements and projected returns. • Present financial analysis and investment recommendations to senior management. Cash Flow Management & Funding • Manage company-wide and project-level cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity throughout development cycles. • Oversee funding requirements and financial commitments across multiple projects. • Support the structuring and negotiation of project financing arrangements. • Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions and external funding partners. • Monitor financing obligations, repayment schedules and funding conditions. Financial Reporting & Governance • Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, budgets and forecasts. • Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies. • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and other financial stakeholders. • Establish robust financial controls and risk management procedures. • Provide regular financial updates and performance analysis to senior leadership. Essential Experience & Qualifications • Saudi national. • Proven experience in a senior finance position within the real estate development sector . • Strong preference for candidates who have worked directly for a real estate developer rather than solely within consultancy, contracting or financial services. • Demonstrable hands-on experience managing project financials, budgets, forecasting and cash flow. • Strong expertise in real estate project feasibility, investment analysis and financial modelling. • Solid understanding of the real estate development lifecycle and its financial implications. • Experience working closely with development, commercial and project delivery teams. • Strong financial reporting, analytical and commercial decision-making capabilities. • Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline. Desirable Experience • Experience within luxury residential, hospitality, mixed-use or other high-end real estate developments. • Exposure to project financing, debt structuring and banking relationships. • Professional finance qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA or CFA. • Experience supporting investment committees, board-level reporting or strategic investment decisions. • Knowledge of the Saudi Arabian real estate development and financing landscape.