Director Project Finance

The Director Project Finance will independently lead and oversee multiple transactions and transaction teams within the Project Finance Department, ensuring best-in-class transaction structuring, documentation, and valuation. The role focuses on balancing risk and return to deliver sustainable value to the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead the timely delivery of competitive financing solutions for tenders, greenfield developments, and structured financing transactions through to financial close
• Provide strategic financial advisory to Business Development on bankability, project economics, tariff optimization, and risk allocation
• Support project companies and Portfolio Management post-financial close, including refinancing, waivers, and performance reviews
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, DFIs, ECAs, asset managers, and rating agencies
• Monitor and benchmark financial markets, including pricing trends, liquidity, and risk appetite
• Oversee the appointment and coordination of external advisors (financial, legal, tax, technical, insurance, ESG, and model auditors)

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members to build a high-performing finance team
• Drive delivery of departmental KPIs aligned with strategic objectives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• Establish and enforce best practices in financial modeling and transaction documentation
• Support visibility of project finance achievements through industry publications in collaboration with senior leadership
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and governance standards across teams

Governance

• Represent the organization on subsidiary Boards and Board Audit Committees
• Provide financial oversight, identifying risks and opportunities at the subsidiary level

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and contribute to organizational transformation initiatives and process enhancements
• Implement best practices aligned with industry standards and evolving market conditions

Communication & Working Relationships:

Internal:

• Business Development
• Legal (Projects)
• Technology Teams
• CFO Functions (Tax, Accounting, Treasury)

External:

• Banks and financial institutions
• Investors and equity partners
• Rating agencies
• External consultants and advisors
• Contractors and project stakeholders

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Preferred: MBA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualifications

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in project finance within a developer, bank, or financial institution
• Strong sector experience in infrastructure, energy, or renewables
• Proven track record of leading and closing complex financing transactions
• Strong experience within the KSA or GCC region

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
• Strong negotiation skills across complex, multi-party financing structures
• Deep understanding of global financing markets, instruments, and trends
• Ability to assess and allocate complex project risks
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to present complex financial insights to senior leadership
• High resilience and ability to perform under pressure