Requirements
Qualifications & Experience- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)- 10 to 15 years’ plus, post-qualification experience- Previous experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or site-based operationsSkills & Competencies- Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills- Proven experience managing and developing finance teams- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills- Strong understanding of cashflow, budgeting, and commercial finance- Experience working with audits and statutory reportingPersonal Attributes- Highly deadline-driven while maintaining strong financial integrity- Strong communicator able to engage with senior leadership and operational teams- Commercially minded with a hands-on approach- Able to operate in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environmentsNote: This job description reflects key duties and responsibilities of the position and is not to be interpreted as exhaustive.
Description
The Finance Manager is responsible for establishing and leading a world-class finance function for Seven Al Hamra Food Hall. The role ensures strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective cash management, and commercial insight to support decision-making and drive profitability.Reporting to the TGP Food Hall Director (with dotted reporting to CFO) and working closely with the Food Hall General Manager, this role supports both corporate-level financial control and on-site commercial performance, ensuring the Food Hall operates with financial discipline, transparency, and agility.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Financial set up, Control & Governance- Experience of starting Finance operation from scratch , ERP and process stabilization - Having potential to scale up the Finance department was business scales up.- Establish, implement, and continuously improve financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks- Ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements- Ensure all financial deadlines (monthly, quarterly, annual) are met accurately and on time- Review and approve monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements2. Reporting & Decision Support- Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful month-end reporting to TGP and Food Hall management- Provide financial analysis and commentary to support commercial and operational decision-making- Develop performance dashboards for revenue, costs, and profitability3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow- Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting process- Work with the Food Hall GM and department heads to align financial targets with operational plans- Manage cashflow and prepare cash forecasts to ensure liquidity and financial stability4. Payments, Collections & Financial Operations- Oversee all payments, supplier settlements, and debt collection- Ensure strong credit control processes with tenants and partners- Maintain accurate AP, AR, and cash controls5. Business Planning & Feasibility- Prepare financial models and feasibility studies for new sites, tenant changes, and commercial initiatives- Support investment decisions, expansions, and capital projects6. Audit, Compliance & Statutory Reporting- Manage relationships with external auditors- Lead the year-end audit and ensure statutory accounts are completed on time- Ensure compliance with KSA accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements7. Team Leadership- Lead and develop an initial finance team, with responsibility for scaling the function as the business grows- Build a high-performance finance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and business partnership8. Stakeholder Management- Build strong working relationships with TGP leadership, the Food Hall GM, operators, and external partners- Support financial requests and strategic projects