Downstream Financial Planning & Performance Specialist Saudi Arabia based

Job 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 periodic performance reporting and the coordination, consolidation and preparation of the annual Downstream Business Plan, Period Business performance review and Midyear/Year-end Accountability reporting. This includesthe prepartion of presentations for Senior / Executive Management and the Board of Directors. The Department includes personnel serving as liaisons with the various business segments and units, coordinating planning and performance reporting activities, undertakingvariance analysis, identifying performance enhancement opportunities and resolving issuesand various other ad-hoc reporting requirements such as benchmarking activities.The Senior Planning & Performance Management Analyst primary role is to support the management of multi-billion USD business product lines and their consolidation into the Downstream business results. The Analysts will also look to identify opportunitiesto improve business performance (i.e. performance management rather than just reporting) and share these with the business with the aim of implementationResponsibilitiesYou will be required to perform the following:

• Business Planning, Forecasting and Reporting
• Provide analysis, explanations and recommendations relating to regular Planning & Performance Management (P&PM) tasks such as business plan preparation and periodic performance tracking, measurement analysis and reporting
• Conduct special P&PM-related studies such as the development of performance initiatives and business cases, scorecard development and monitoring, target setting, benchmarking, risk management, design and re-design of measurements, processes and workflows,and information system related changes
• Develop new financial models or review segment related models providing economic insights on earnings, investments and energy market matters
• Develop benchmarking analysis to identify value opportunities

Education & Experience

• 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, CPA) is preferred.
• You should have more than 12 years of related, industry relevant experience. You will demonstrate a strong commercial and financial understanding of the Downstream value chain (or specific elements of it, such as Chemicals, Trading or Refining). A demonstratedcapability and track record in the practice of planning and performance management, including but not limited to;
• Performance analysis, assessment and reporting
• Financial (IFRS) reporting
• Business planning / budgeting
• Business case preparation
• Project management
• Financial modelling
• Experience working in one or more of the Downstream value chain business , particularly in P&PM functions
• Ability to manage, and analyze large volumes of data. Experience of business intelligence tools would be advantageous
• Possess solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance and Excel
• Articulating complex analysis into simple concepts supported by strong written and presentation skills