Budgeting & Reporting Analyst / Specialist

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Job summary

American Academy Saudi Arabia is seeking a Budgeting & Reporting Analyst / Specialist for a 3-month contract in Riyadh. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analyses, and dashboard reporting to guide strategic decisions. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is essential, with ERP systems experience valued.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, financial modeling, and clear communication of insights to stakeholders throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with budgeting and reporting experience.
• Strong practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including formulas, PivotTables, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Conduct budget vs. actual and variance analyses; monitor costs.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and operational reporting.
• Prepare management reports with clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Analyze financial performance and trends to support decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPI dashboards

Management reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Budgeting & Reporting Analyst / Specialist

Company: American Academy Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Contract (3 Months, with possibility of extension)

Salary: SAR 10,000 – 16,000 per month (as estimated in source posting)

Candidate Prerequisites: Budgeting & Forecasting | Variance & Budget vs. Actual Analysis | KPI Dashboards & Management Reporting | Advanced MS Excel

Role Overview

American Academy Saudi Arabia is looking for a skilled Budgeting & Reporting Analyst / Specialist to join its professional team in Riyadh. This is a 3-month contract role with potential for extension, ideal if you have strong analytical and reporting expertise in finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and periodic budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Perform budget versus actual analysis, variance analysis, and cost monitoring.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational KPI dashboards.
• Prepare management reports with meaningful financial insights and recommendations.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends to support business decisions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting processes.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and reporting tools to produce detailed financial analyses.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; strong practical experience in budgeting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and performance monitoring, including preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong knowledge of financial modeling, formulas, PivotTables, and analytical reporting; budget vs. actual analysis, variance analysis, and cost monitoring; ERP systems and Power BI preferred.
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; strong attention to detail and ability to present financial insights effectively.