Title:  Financial & Planning Performance Management Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Financial & Planning Performance Management Analyst to join the Planning and Performance Management Department (P&PMD).

The Planning and Performance Management Department 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 various business segments and units, coordinating planning activities, performing variance analysis, and resolving complex issues. In addition, P&PMD is responsible for accountability reporting and various other strategic reports prepared on a periodic basis to support high-level decision-making.

Your primary role is to plan, execute, and lead complex planning and performance management analytical activities under the broad guidance of higher-level staff. You will focus on resolving intricate, cross-functional, non-routine, and design issues that impact organizational performance. You will generate deep analytical findings and strategic recommendations across the scope of objectives and deliverables, either independently or in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while proactively identifying and providing robust solutions for emerging problems in your assigned areas.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Provide advanced analytical findings and strategic recommendations relating to regular P&PM tasks, such as comprehensive business plan preparation, performance tracking measurement, and detailed performance analysis and accountability reporting for senior leadership.
• Conduct special P&PM-related studies, including the development of performance initiatives, business cases, benchmarking against industry standards, risk management frameworks, and the design and redesign of measurements, processes, workflows, and information system-related changes.
• Provide supervision, coordination, and/or facilitation in the execution of regular and special tasks by other P&PM personnel, as well as mentorship Junior Staff on P&PM analytical practice and best practices.
• Develop and maintain close partnerships with business and operational counterparts of the P&PM organization in your assigned areas, and represent your organization in cross-functional, cross-organizational teams involved in P&PM-related tasks.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives of your organization, may be assigned to lead and supervise work streams, and be significantly involved in mentoring others on P&PM practice and data-driven decision-making.
• Assess and interpret complex financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement in performance metrics.
• Perform root cause analysis on variances between planned and actual performance, providing actionable insights to mitigate risks and enhance future outcomes.

Minimum requirements

As the successful candidate you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized and approved program. An advanced business degree (e.g., MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience, including a demonstrated capability and track record in the practice of planning and performance management, and in the use of business intelligence tools.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance, and Excel.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas is required.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Demonstrable experience of using advanced data visualization and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools) to create interactive dashboards and reports.
• Deep knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and predictive modeling to support forecasting and scenario planning.
• Ability to translate complex data sets into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial modeling software is also necessary.
• You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking capability is preferred, with a proven ability to align performance metrics with broader organizational goals.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 11/9/2026

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026