Financial Analyst - Planning & Performance Management (Saudi Arabia)
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About the Role
Eram Talent is seeking a Financial Analyst specializing in Planning & Performance Management for a role in Saudi Arabia. The position involves leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning
- Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational goals
- Prepare detailed variance analysis reports comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts
- Identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvements
- Collaborate with different departments to ensure alignment of financial plans and strategies
- Develop and maintain financial models to support decision making and strategic initiatives
- Provide regular performance reports and presentations to management and stakeholders
- Utilize advanced analytical tools and software for data analysis and reporting
- Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting financial planning and performance management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Planning & Performance Management, or Business Systems Analysis, preferably within the Oil & Gas Upstream
- Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management
- Experience in transformation programs, value capture initiatives, KPI development, and performance reporting within large organizations
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software; experience with Power BI or SAP is a plus
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
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Role Overview
- Eram Talent is seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst specializing in Planning & Performance Management to join our team in Saudi Arabia.
- In this role, you will be responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement initiatives to support the company's strategic objectives.
- You will work closely with senior management and cross functional teams to analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights for continual improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning.
- Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational goals.
- Prepare detailed variance analysis reports comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
- Identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with different departments to ensure alignment of financial plans and strategies.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support decision making and strategic initiatives.
- Provide regular performance reports and presentations to management and stakeholders.
- Utilize advanced analytical tools and software for data analysis and reporting.
- Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting financial planning and performance management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Planning & Performance Management, or Business Systems Analysis, preferably within the Oil & Gas Upstream
- Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management.
- Experience in transformation programs, value capture initiatives, KPI development, and performance reporting within large organizations.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software; experience with Power BI or SAP is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Salary is not a constraint, company is looking for right candidate.
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