Financial Analyst

Job Purpose

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze SAP and other system data for forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reviews.
• Prepare financial models and reports assessing trends, profitability, and cost drivers.
• Support consolidation of group financial performance data and management presentations.
• Conduct monthly analysis of actuals against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.

Planning and Business Cases

• Assist with rolling forecasts and medium-term projections with Budgeting and Cost Control teams.
• Maintain forecast models using consistent strategic and operational assumptions.
• Support feasibility studies and investment evaluations through modeling and scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare recommendations for projects, expansions, investment proposals, and strategic initiatives.

Data and Budget Management

• Maintain accurate, consistent, and reliable financial data and reconcile discrepancies across systems.
• Coordinate departmental budget submissions and prepare reports based on costing, projections, and financial planning.
• Assist with timely statements and reports that meet departmental policies and quality standards.

Compliance and Improvement

• Follow departmental policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Adhere to HSSEQ policies, identify and mitigate risks, and follow operational quality controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, sustainability, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or engineering.
• Five years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification is desirable.
• Oil and gas or petrochemical industry experience is preferred.

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial analysis or reporting tools.
• Understanding of financial statements, financial KPIs, business metrics, and cost drivers.
• Strong attention to detail, complex-data handling, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to collaborate across divisions and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.