Position description
We are seeking a seasoned Planning & Performance Management Analyst to join the Downstream Finance, Planning and Performance Management Department (DSP&PMD).
DSP&PMD is primarily responsible for the coordination, consolidation and preparation of Business Plan and Midyear/Year-end Accountability reporting and presentations for Company Senior Management and the Board of Directors. The Department includes personnel serving as liaisons with the various business segments and units, coordinating planning activities, performing variance analysis, and resolving issues. In addition, DSP&PMD is responsible for monthly accountability reporting and various other reports prepared on a periodic basis.
The Senior Planning & Performance Management Analyst primary role is to support the management of business product lines and their consolidation into the business results. The analyst will also look to identify opportunities to improve business performance (i.e., performance management rather than just reporting) and share these with the business with the aim of implementation.
Minimum requirements
As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g., MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CFA, and CPA) is preferred.
You should have more than 12 years of related experience. You will demonstrate a strong track record in Chemicals or Refining business functions (either PPMD or other). A demonstrated capability and track record, in the practice of planning and performance management, and in the use of business intelligence tools.
Performance analysis, assessment and reporting
Financial (IFRS) reporting
Business planning/budgeting
Business case preparation
Project management
Financial modelling
Experience working in chemicals/refining PPMD functions. Knowledge in more Downstream businesses would be advantageous
Ability to manage, and analyze large volumes of data
Possess solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance and Excel.
Articulating complex analysis into simple concepts – strong writing and presentation making/giving ability
Duties & responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following:
- Plan, execute and lead planning and performance management (P&PM) analytical activities under the broad guidance of higher-level P&PM staff and supervisors of the hiring organization, particularly in resolving complex, cross-functional, non-routine and/or design issues
- Generate analytical findings and recommendations across the scope of objectives and deliverables of the organization, either independently or in collaboration with others. Proactively identify and provide solutions for problems and issues that arise in his/her assigned areas
- Develop and maintain close partnerships with business/operational counterparts of the P&PM organization in his/her assigned areas, and represent his/her organization in cross-functional, cross-organizational teams involved in P&PM-related tasks
- Participate in planning initiatives of his/her organization, may be assigned to lead and supervise work streams and be significantly involved in mentoring others on P&PM practice
- Business reporting, planning and forecasting
- Create and maintain a financial model for the actual results reporting in combination with the short- to mid-term planning process of the business
- Analyze the monthly results of the product lines, the fixed costs and balance sheet items
- Management of the monthly adjustments and accruals in cooperation with the central accounting teams
- Prepare the management reporting for the commercial and business management
- Managing of the planning process in coordination with the business representatives and the commercial analysts
- Consolidation of the product line results into the Business P&L
- Identifying improvement potentials in the business
- Financial advice and support to business projects
- Process mapping of the new implemented structures
- Business integration support for subsidiaries, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions
How to apply
If you believe you meet the requirements for this role, please contact us with your CV and state AAS - “Job Title” in the subject.
Apply now
<< Jobs at Saudi Aramco