Financial Planning & Performance Specialist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat relocation package. Please note only referred candidates will be contacted.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Planning and Performance Specialist to join the Executive Development & Compensation Planning & Support Unit. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of business plans, reviewing operating statements, and providing oversight of accounts payable (AP) and contracting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and performance management, with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Undertake, with minimum supervision, complex, cross-functional, non-routine and/or design tasks and studies within his/her areas of Planning &Performance Management expertise that can significantly impact the company’s present future operations.

You may be assigned to direct and/or coordinate the work of task forces on special studies and initiatives relating to Planning & Performance Management (P&PM); mentors others on P&PM practice; and consult directly with Executive Management on issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the development of business plans, including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.

- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and internal performance data to inform business planning decisions.

- Review and analyze operating statements to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for cost savings.

- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue and expenses, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).

- Provide recommendations to management on financial performance and areas for improvement.

- Review and analyze AP metrics, such as days payable outstanding and payment accuracy, to identify areas for improvement.

- Collaborate with the AP team to implement process improvements and optimize payment terms.

- Assist with contracting and vendor management

- Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues.

- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

- Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

- Provide insights and recommendations to management on performance improvement initiatives.

- Support special projects and initiatives as needed, such as financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field (Masters preferred).

- Professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or CFA preferred.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or performance management.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex financial data.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PowerBI a bonus)

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

- Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools, such as Excel, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

- Experience with accounts payable processes and systems, such as AP automation software.

- Strong attention to detail, with ability to maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus

- Familiarity with lean principles and process improvement methodologies.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.