Financial structures and their impact on project financial performance: Funding sources, and sustainability, empirical study

This paper explores the critical influence between financial structures and project financial performance, focusing on the impact of funding sources and sustainability considerations in Saudi production projects. The financial structure of a project, encompassing the mix of debt and equity financing, significantly influences its profitability, liquidity, and long-term viability. This paper examines various funding sources available to project managers, including equity, debt. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of integrating sustainability principles into project financial structures, highlighting how neglecting environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors can negatively affect project outcomes. By understanding the implications of different financial structures and incorporating sustainability considerations, project managers can optimize resource allocation, and ensure the long-term success of their projects. The study relied on a questionnaire to collect data from a sample of administrators and accountants in Saudi production projects using a descriptive analytical approach. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of the study indicated a positive impact of long-term loans on profitability and sustainable liquidity. It also indicated a positive impact of equity on sustainable profitability and a negative impact on sustainable liquidity in Saudi production projects.