Manager – Cost Reporting & Controls Standards (CDU)Grade: G10 Function: Central Development Unit (CDU) – Cost Reporting & Controls Job PurposeTo support the implementation and consistent application of CDU Cost Reporting and Controls policies, processes, and procedures across Qiddiya Business Units by interpreting approved standards, coordinating internal reviews and approvals, and facilitating structured rollout and BU engagement under the direction of senior CDU leadership. Key Responsibilities1. Interpretation & Standard Development SupportInterpret Cost Reporting and Controls policies, processes, and procedures defined by the CDU.Translate approved requirements into clear, structured, and implementable procedures, guidance notes, and supporting materials.Incorporate technical and governance inputs provided by senior CDU team members into draft procedures and standards.Ensure documentation aligns with QIC governance frameworks and Centre of Excellence expectations. 2. Review, Endorsement & Sign‑Off CoordinationCoordinate internal CDU reviews of cost reporting and control procedures.Support the process of obtaining formal endorsement from CDU leadership and required sign‑off from the QIC Centre of Excellence.Manage comments, revisions, and version control through the review and approval cycle.Maintain records of approvals and controlled document registers. 3. Business Unit Rollout & InterfaceSupport the controlled rollout of approved Cost Reporting and Controls procedures to Business Units.Act as a key point of contact between CDU and BU teams during implementation.Facilitate clarification discussions and structured feedback from Business Units.Support the incorporation of agreed adjustments or refinements, subject to CDU approval, while maintaining standardisation. 4. Procedures Maintenance & Continuous ImprovementMaintain the full suite of current Cost Reporting and Controls procedures, ensuring documents remain accurate, current, and controlled.Track change requests, improvement items, and lessons learned related to procedure application.Support periodic updates to procedures in line with governance decisions, system changes, or maturity improvements. 5. Reporting & Presentation SupportCoordinate and support the issuance of Cost Reporting outputs produced by the department.Prepare reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations to support CDU leadership reviews and governance forums.Consolidate inputs from technical team members into clear, well‑structured management materials. Key InterfacesCDU Cost Reporting & Controls senior leadershipQIC Centre of ExcellenceBusiness Unit Commercial and Cost teamsEPMO / governance stakeholders (as required)RequirementsExperienceExperience in governance, reporting, PMO, cost, or commercial support roles within large or complex organisations.Exposure to the development, rollout, or maintenance of policies, processes, or procedures.Experience working across multiple stakeholders and organisational units.SkillsStrong written communication and procedural drafting skills.Structured and professional stakeholder engagement capability.High attention to detail, document discipline, and version control.Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.Ability to interpret technical inputs and convert them into clear guidance.
Manager – Cost Reporting & Controls Standards (CDU)
Grade: G10
Function: Central Development Unit (CDU) – Cost Reporting & Controls
Job Purpose
To support the implementation and consistent application of CDU Cost Reporting and Controls policies, processes, and procedures across Qiddiya Business Units by interpreting approved standards, coordinating internal reviews and approvals, and facilitating structured rollout and BU engagement under the direction of senior CDU leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interpretation & Standard Development Support
- Interpret Cost Reporting and Controls policies, processes, and procedures defined by the CDU.
- Translate approved requirements into clear, structured, and implementable procedures, guidance notes, and supporting materials.
- Incorporate technical and governance inputs provided by senior CDU team members into draft procedures and standards.
- Ensure documentation aligns with QIC governance frameworks and Centre of Excellence expectations.
2. Review, Endorsement & Sign‑Off Coordination
- Coordinate internal CDU reviews of cost reporting and control procedures.
- Support the process of obtaining formal endorsement from CDU leadership and required sign‑off from the QIC Centre of Excellence.
- Manage comments, revisions, and version control through the review and approval cycle.
- Maintain records of approvals and controlled document registers.
3. Business Unit Rollout & Interface
- Support the controlled rollout of approved Cost Reporting and Controls procedures to Business Units.
- Act as a key point of contact between CDU and BU teams during implementation.
- Facilitate clarification discussions and structured feedback from Business Units.
- Support the incorporation of agreed adjustments or refinements, subject to CDU approval, while maintaining standardisation.
4. Procedures Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain the full suite of current Cost Reporting and Controls procedures, ensuring documents remain accurate, current, and controlled.
- Track change requests, improvement items, and lessons learned related to procedure application.
- Support periodic updates to procedures in line with governance decisions, system changes, or maturity improvements.
5. Reporting & Presentation Support
- Coordinate and support the issuance of Cost Reporting outputs produced by the department.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations to support CDU leadership reviews and governance forums.
- Consolidate inputs from technical team members into clear, well‑structured management materials.
Key Interfaces
- CDU Cost Reporting & Controls senior leadership
- QIC Centre of Excellence
- Business Unit Commercial and Cost teams
- EPMO / governance stakeholders (as required)
Requirements
Experience
- Experience in governance, reporting, PMO, cost, or commercial support roles within large or complex organisations.
- Exposure to the development, rollout, or maintenance of policies, processes, or procedures.
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders and organisational units.
Skills
- Strong written communication and procedural drafting skills.
- Structured and professional stakeholder engagement capability.
- High attention to detail, document discipline, and version control.
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Ability to interpret technical inputs and convert them into clear guidance.
The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is the holding company that contains all the for-profit investments of the enterprise (including Qiddiya City and its offerings as well as Saudi Entertainment Ventures) and the overall strategic direction of the collective company. As a global leader in entertainment and the developer of the concept of play, QIC, along with its subsidiaries, is driving the development of the Entertainment, Sports and Culture sector in Saudi Arabia.
The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is the holding company that contains all the for-profit investments of the enterprise (including Qiddiya City and its offerings as well as Saudi Entertainment Ventures) and the overall strategic direction of the collective company. As a global leader in entertainment and the developer of the concept of play, QIC, along with its subsidiaries, is driving the development of the Entertainment, Sports and Culture sector in Saudi Arabia.
