Senior Manager - Invoice Management - CDUP2061 (CDU911)

The Senior Manager - Invoice Management is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end invoice process management, payment processing, cost control, and comprehensive reporting for major transport infrastructure projects. This role will have strong expertise in various systems associated with reporting and forecasting including SAP Fiori, Power BI, PRISM, Oracle Unifier, or similar systems. This role ensures timely payment of supply chain partners, financial discipline, accurate forecasting, and detailed reporting to support strategic decision-making and project success.Core Responsibilities Champions QIC's "Safety First" value, specifically confident in enacting ‘Stop Work' authority, and engaging in relevant health, safety, and wellbeing standards and behaviors. Role models leadership behaviors in line with the Qiddiya Values, always. Motivates and inspires a high-performance culture through clear direction, continuous feedback, recognition and reward of exceptional performance, and by fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Manages and processes all payment-related matters to ensure payments are made to supply chain and consultants in a timely manner and in accordance with QIC policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to commercial activities. Manages, with relevant stakeholders, the Contracts budget in alignment with the organization's budgetary requirements to allow effective delivery of desired objectives. Supports commercial and financial management and reporting, collaborating closely with Directors to define objectives, track progress, and achieve targeted business outcomes. Identifies trends and risks related to payments and cash flow forecasting against cash expenditure targets. Acts as an expert user on payment processing systems, including resolution of issues and expedition of payment process matters. Supports the preparation and monitoring of payments, project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and constraints. Provides guidance and specialized assistance to projects for the resolution of difficult and complex project payment, budgeting, reporting, and cost control problems. Endorses continuous improvement initiatives through recommendations, updates, and changes to team activities, policies, and procedures. Provides support to development and project teams regarding payment matters to ensure effective processing of payment claims as needed. Coordinates closely with the Projects and Project Controls function in relation to implementing an effective controls system on payment monitoring, budget, cost, reporting, risk, and change management. Collaborates with project managers and other departments to ensure accurate and timely payments and reporting. Maintains consistent and standardized financial and payment reporting practices. Conducts regular audits to maintain accuracy and compliance. Manages a team of commercial and reporting specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. RequirementsQualifications Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Cost Engineering, or a related fieldProfessional Certifications (if Required) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) membership preferred but not mandatoryExperience 10-15 years of construction delivery experience - ideally across both Contractor and Consultancy environments, with exposure to program-wide roles and large commercial teams managing multiple projects Proven major program experience - managing multiple projects, conflicting priorities, and diverse stakeholders Previous KSA / Middle East experience preferred Experience leading Commercial and Invoice Management functions within major projects in highly regulated, complex, and matrixed environments Provides strategic support and guidance in managing and prioritizing workloads across commercial and contract administration teams; deadline-driven with strong ability to optimize efficiency Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English - capable of articulating ideas, strategies, and project performance to a wide range of audiences and influencing at senior levels In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with enterprise-level management software such as SAP Fiori, PRISM, Oracle Unifier, or similar payment and accounting systems Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey clear technical direction to senior stakeholders Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and managing business systems, including establishing policies and procedures relevant to the role and across projects Highly analytical, thorough, and adept at problem-solving Proven ability to connect people and issues effectively, driving swift and informed resolutions