Financial Planning & Performance Management Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Planning & Performance Management Analyst to join Technology Oversight & Coordination Planning and Performance Management (TO&C P&PMD). Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of TO&C, TO&C P&PMD is the flagship shared services center of TO&C; providing centralized business planning, financial performance consolidation and reporting, data analysis and procurement services to enable the R&D arm of Saudi Aramco.

In its coordination capacity for providing financial performance reporting, TO&C P&PMD is responsible for providing centralized oversight and reporting on the financial performance of the Company’s Global R&D Network, identifying and leading performance improvement initiatives, reporting on value realization from the Company’s Technology Development Initiatives, and the preparation of various accountability reports and presentations to Executive Management, to support showcasing of the Companies R&D activities, and the creation of value.

In joining TO&C P&PMD, the successful candidate is anticipated to be dynamic, goal orientated, innovative, and to have a track-record of working within tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be anticipated to be embedded within the centralized Financial Reporting function, working closely with business functions, stakeholders, functional teams to support, either independently or in collaboration with others, develop the organization’s internal and external periodic financial reports and narratives.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to perform the following:

Plan, execute and lead (as required) finance and performance management analytical activities under the broad guidance of higher-level P&PMD staff and supervisors of the 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 TOC P&PMD organization, and to represent TO&C in cross-functional, cross-organizational teams involved in P&PMD-related tasks
Participate in planning initiatives of TO&C, and, where required, to lead and supervise work streams and be significantly involved in mentoring others on P&PMD financial reporting best practices, Business reporting, planning and forecasting
Create and maintain financial models for the reporting actual results in combination with the short- to mid-term planning process of the business
Analyze monthly results of the R&D organizations and centers and provide financial performance improvement recommendations
Establish monthly adjustments and accruals in cooperation with central accounting teams
Prepare a range of standardized, and customized, financial management reports for the sharing of the organization’s financial health
Contribute to the management of the TO&C planning process in coordination with the business representatives and the commercial leads,
Support the consolidation of the organization’s financial performance into the Service Lines Profit & Loss
Identify improvement potentials in the business and provision of financial advice and support to business projects
Performance of other related staff and analytical duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

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.
Minimum of 15 years of management accounting and/or industry experience in accounting, finance, planning, financial reporting within a global company or with an international management consulting or accounting firm.  
In-depth working knowledge of planning, creating and managing (as applicable) the development of financial reports, ideally within a Technology Development, R&D and/or digital environment.
Demonstratable ability to use financial analysis, interpretation and reporting methodologies, approaches and related tools.
A demonstrated capability and track record, in the practice of planning and performance management, and in the use of business intelligence tools:
Financial Performance analysis, assessment and reporting
Financial (IFRS) reporting
Business planning/budgeting
Business case preparation
Business Accountability Report Narrative Preparation
Project management
Financial modelling
Proven ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills.  
Self-starter with the ability to competently and effectively complete individual tasks and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Proven delivery experience in financial accounting/management accounting roles.  Previous experience at consultant or manager level. New hires are expected to draw on their knowledge and expertise to provide immediate value.
Experience operating in large, multi-national corporations in a highly-matrixed, sophisticated structures.
Ability to demonstrate creative thinking and ability to seek innovative solutions to complex technical/business problems.
Demonstrated track record of successful ability to lead, create and present financial accountability reports and presentations to Executive Management.
Excellent communication skills, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
Certifications:

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