SEVEN (Saudi Entertainment Ventures)

Future Opportunity - Finance Manager - Jazan

Jazan, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 months ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Finance & Accounting
Work mode
On site

About the role

Role Purpose Serve as the embedded finance business partner for Operations, providing financial leadership, strategic insights, and decision support to venue management teams while driving profitability and cost optimization across all entertainment destinations. Key Accountabilities - Own venue P&L performance by managing the financial results for assigned destinations, analyzing revenue streams (tickets, F&B, retail, attractions), monitoring operating costs, and driving actions to achieve EBITDA and profitability targets. - Provide financial business partnering by serving as a trusted advisor to venue and operations managers, participating in operational planning discussions, translating financial data into actionable insights, and influencing decisions at the idea stage rather than just validating numbers. - Analyze operational metrics by tracking key performance indicators including per capita spend, attendance versus forecast, revenue per visitor, labor cost ratios, and F&B margins, and recommending improvements to optimize performance. - Support budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with venue managers to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, incorporating seasonality patterns, event calendars, and operational capacity into financial plans, and providing variance analysis with corrective recommendations. - Drive cost optimization by identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs without compromising guest experience, analyzing labor scheduling efficiency, monitoring vendor costs, and implementing cost control initiatives in partnership with operations leadership. - Ensure financial controls by overseeing cash handling procedures at venues, monitoring inventory management and shrinkage, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting internal and external audits of operational areas. - Develop and lead the team by setting objectives for operations finance analysts, providing coaching and mentorship, and building a high-performing team that delivers value to the business. Requirements - Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration - Advanced Degree : MBA preferred Professional Certifications: - Certified Management Accountant (preferred) - Certified Public Accountant (advantageous) Experience: Minimum Years of Relevant Experience 6–7 years in finance

Requirements

  • Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  • Advanced Degree: MBA preferred
  • Professional Certifications: Certified Management Accountant (preferred); Certified Public Accountant (advantageous)
  • Experience: Minimum Years of Relevant Experience 6–7 years in finance

Responsibilities

  • - Own venue P&L performance by managing the financial results for assigned destinations, analyzing revenue streams (tickets, F&B, retail, attractions), monitoring operating costs, and driving actions to achieve EBITDA and profitability targets.
  • - Provide financial business partnering by serving as a trusted advisor to venue and operations managers, participating in operational planning discussions, translating financial data into actionable insights, and influencing decisions at the idea stage rather than just validating numbers.
  • - Analyze operational metrics by tracking key performance indicators including per capita spend, attendance versus forecast, revenue per visitor, labor cost ratios, and F&B margins, and recommending improvements to optimize performance.
  • - Support budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with venue managers to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, incorporating seasonality patterns, event calendars, and operational capacity into financial plans, and providing variance analysis with corrective recommendations.
  • - Drive cost optimization by identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs without compromising guest experience, analyzing labor scheduling efficiency, monitoring vendor costs, and implementing cost control initiatives in partnership with operations leadership.
  • - Ensure financial controls by overseeing cash handling procedures at venues, monitoring inventory management and shrinkage, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting internal and external audits of operational areas.
  • - Develop and lead the team by setting objectives for operations finance analysts, providing coaching and mentorship, and building a high-performing team that delivers value to the business.

Skills

  • P&L management
  • financial analysis
  • budgeting and forecasting
  • variance analysis
  • cost optimization
  • labor cost management
  • vendor cost monitoring
  • cash handling procedures
  • inventory management
  • internal and external audits
  • financial controls
  • operational planning
  • financial partnering
  • KPIs tracking (per capita spend, attendance, revenue per visitor, F&B margins)

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