Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About Red Sea Global (RSG)

Red Sea Global (RSG) is redefining the future of sustainable development by pioneering a new era of regenerative tourism and responsible urban planning. As a visionary developer committed to shaping the places where we live, work, and travel, RSG is driving transformative change aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Our purpose-driven initiatives are not only reshaping the Kingdom but also setting global benchmarks for environmental stewardship and economic innovation. By joining RSG, you will become part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating lasting positive impact for communities, economies, and the planet.

Job Purpose

As the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager at RSG, you will play a pivotal role in steering the organization’s financial strategy and performance. You will oversee comprehensive financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and decision support, to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights across all RSG entities and destinations. Your leadership will ensure alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) planning standards, while driving transparency and accountability in financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process across all RSG entities and destinations, consolidating submissions, validating financial assumptions, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and PIF planning requirements. Drive periodic forecasting cycles to produce rolling forecasts and variance analyses that highlight risks, opportunities, and corrective actions for senior finance leadership.
• Financial Performance Management: Develop and maintain a robust enterprise financial performance management framework, including KPI definitions, management reporting packs, dashboards, and standardized review forums. Ensure consistent visibility of financial results against plan, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Consolidated Financial Reporting: Prepare and present consolidated management P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, reconciling actuals with accounting records. Provide clear narratives on key financial drivers, performance trends, and variances to support executive and board-level discussions.
• Scenario Modelling and Strategic Analysis: Conduct advanced scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to evaluate macroeconomic, operational, and financing assumptions. Support strategic decision-making, risk management, and capital deployment options for the CFO and senior leadership teams.
• Performance Insights and Optimization: Analyze destination, asset, and segment performance to identify structural trends, underperforming areas, and opportunities for margin improvement or portfolio optimization. Translate findings into actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and financial growth.
• Planning and Consolidation Systems: Own and manage planning and consolidation tools, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems. Ensure data integrity, process efficiency, and scalability across the FP&A function to support evolving business needs.
• Standardization and Governance: Define and govern common planning assumptions, including FX rates, inflation, and discount rates. Standardize planning methodologies across RSG subsidiaries and functions to ensure consistency, comparability, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Executive Reporting and Stakeholder Collaboration: Produce high-impact executive and board-level financial performance reports, distilling complex financial data into clear, decision-ready narratives. Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, Investment, and Organizational Development teams to integrate actuals, liquidity forecasts, approved deals, and workforce planning assumptions into financial plans and forecasts.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Professional Certifications

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – CFA Institute
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – IMA
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Key Skills

• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and multi-year forecasting.
• Proficiency in management reporting, KPI development, and performance dashboard creation.
• Advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing capabilities.
• Strong variance analysis and financial performance narrative skills.
• Experience with planning and consolidation systems such as Anaplan, SAP BPC, or Oracle EPM.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and executive stakeholder communication abilities.
• Ability to govern planning assumptions and standardize methodologies across diverse business units.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, or corporate finance.
• At least 2 years of managerial or team-lead experience within a large or complex organization.