Lead Financial Planning And Performance Analyst

About the company

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Planning & Performance Management Analyst to join the Planning and Performance Management Department (P&PMD). P&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, P&PMD is responsible for monthly accountability reporting and various other reports prepared on a periodic basis.

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.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will 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 his organization, particularly in resolving complex, cross-functional, non-routine and/or design issues. Assigned risk professionals plan and coordinate risk management activities in accordance with the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.

• Provide analytical findings and recommendations relating to regular P&PM tasks such as business plan preparation, performance tracking measurement, and performance analysis and accountability reporting (40%).
• Conduct special P&PM-related studies such as the development of performance initiatives and business cases, benchmarking, risk management, design and redesign of measurements, processes and workflows, and information system-related changes (20%).
• Provide supervision, coordination and/or facilitation in the execution of regular and special tasks by other P&PM personnel, as well as mentorship on P&PM analytical practice (30%).

Risk professionals: Perform the principal duties as stated above but focused on risk management.

The risk management focus includes

• Act as the business's principal advisor on risk management, and guide, support, facilitate, monitor, review and report on risk management activities to ensure that risk management processes are efficient and effective, and integrated into P&PM practices (40%).
• Assists in identifying gaps in the governance and control environment within the business, and in formulating and implementing solutions for gap closure (20%).
• Where assigned, review proposals relating to major initiatives in the business to ensure that risk management requirements are appropriately addressed, and assist in and guide the development of risk management training plans (30%).
• Perform other related staff and analytical duties, as assigned (10%).

Requirements

As the successful candidate, you will hold a bachelor's degree in 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 12 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.

Possess solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance and Excel.

Previous experience in oil & gas is preferred but not required.

Have an excellent command of oral and written English.

What we offer

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

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.