Expert Performance & Reporting

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks an expert in performance management and enterprise reporting to lead KPI governance and reporting governance for the Corporate Planning & Performance function in Muscat. The role designs the performance-reporting framework and ensures data integrity for executive leadership.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, management commentary, and improving digital reporting capabilities using ERP/SAP, BI tools and advanced Excel; mentoring senior specialists while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; post-graduate preferred.
• Professional finance qualification (CMA, CPA, ACCA) advantageous.
• 8+ years' experience in enterprise performance reporting, FP&A or related finance field.

Responsibilities

• Act as EMR subject-matter expert for enterprise performance management and KPI governance.
• Design and govern KPI architecture, framework, and reporting standards.
• Lead advanced variance analysis and executive performance reporting.
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and audit readiness across reporting cycles.
• Drive digitalisation and automation of reporting with BI and ERP tools.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Planning & organisation

Integrity & ethics

Problem solving

Knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Post-graduate degree preferred

Finance qualifications (CMA/CPA/ACCA) advantageous

Tools

SAP ERP

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job title

Expert Performance amp Reporting Stream Finance amp Procurement Function Finance - Corporate Planning amp Performance Location Oman - Muscat Budget control OPEX and or CAPEX and or Revenue amount as relevant Reporting to Manager Performance amp Reporting

Job purpose

Act as the subject-matter expert for enterprise performance management and reporting within the Corporate Planning amp Performance function The role designs governs and continuously improves OQEP s performance-reporting framework KPI architecture and management-information standards so that the Executive Leadership Team and governance forums get accurate timely consistent and decision-useful performance information It leads advanced variance and performance-driver analysis gives independent challenge on performance results and narratives and advises leadership on trends risks opportunities and corrective actions It also strengthens reporting governance data integrity finance readiness and digital reporting capabilities across OQEP The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission Vision Values amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and international standards supported by an IT Technology platform QHSE amp Energy Management System requirements standards Omani s government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

Act as OQEP s technical authority on enterprise performance management management reporting and KPI governance Design and keep improving the performance-reporting framework reporting calendars standards templates and governance processes for monthly quarterly and annual cycles Own the corporate KPI architecture definitions calculation logic weightings thresholds scoring rules data sources ownership and evidence requirements Lead KPI change control by assessing proposed changes recommending decisions and keeping approved records up to date Lead advanced analysis of actual performance against budget forecast latest estimate and prior periods identifying material variances trends and underlying performance drivers Challenge variance explanations assumptions and narratives independently so that reported results are complete consistent and evidence-based Advise the Head of Corporate Planning amp Performance and senior management on performance insights risks opportunities and recommended corrective actions Lead preparation of executive performance reports dashboards and review materials for the Executive Leadership Team Board committees and governance forums Govern performance-review action tracking making sure actions are owned followed up and closed on time Ensure integrity traceability and auditability of reported data adjustments and supporting evidence and support internal and external audits and assurance reviews Lead finance-readiness activities for reporting cycles including data availability cut-off timing reconciliations reporting hierarchies master data and system readiness Make sure organisational portfolio accounting and structural changes are accurately reflected in reporting hierarchies and performance reports Work with Enterprise Risk Management Treasury and Business Finance so that risk cash-flow and asset-level performance is integrated into enterprise reporting Drive the digitalisation and automation of performance reporting using BI tools data analytics and ERP reporting capabilities Benchmark reporting and performance-management practices against industry peers and recommend improvements Mentor and coach Sr Specialists Specialists and reporting contributors building capability and supporting Omanization without taking on formal direct-report responsibility Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Head of Corporate Planning amp Performance

Key interactions

Internal Head of Corporate Planning amp Performance Manager Performance amp Reporting Corporate Planning amp Budgeting Business Finance Financial Control Enterprise Risk Management and IDS SAP support

External External auditors reporting-system vendors and approved advisers

Notable Working Conditions

Office environment with intensive computer use and fixed monthly quarterly annual and governance reporting deadlines Extended hours may occasionally be needed during reporting audit or major governance cycles

Minimum qualification

Minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or an equivalent relevant discipline. A post-graduate degree is preferred, and a relevant professional finance qualification (e.g., CMA, CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.

Language

Excellent written, read and spoken English is required.

Background and experience

A minimum of 8+ years' relevant experience in enterprise performance reporting, FP&A, management accounting or a related finance discipline. Proven experience designing and governing performance-reporting frameworks and KPI architectures in large or complex organisations. Advanced expertise in variance analysis, performance-driver analysis, management commentary and executive reporting. Experience advising senior management and preparing materials for executive and Board-level governance forums. Strong knowledge of budgets, forecasts, latest estimates, financial controls and reporting governance. Advanced proficiency in ERP (SAP), BI tools, dashboards, advanced Excel and data analytics. Experience in the oil and gas, energy or upstream sector is preferred.

Competencies and skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Accountability and delivery focus.
• Advanced analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and presentation.
• Constructive challenge and sound judgement.
• Stakeholder coordination and collaboration.
• Planning, organisation and deadline management.
• Integrity, confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Initiative, adaptability and practical problem solving.
• Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Technical Competencies:

• Enterprise performance and management reporting.
• Budget, forecast and latest-estimate comparisons.
• Variance and performance-driver analysis.
• KPI definitions, calculations, scoring and change control.
• Financial and operational data validation and reconciliation.
• Management commentary, dashboards and executive presentations.
• Finance readiness, reporting structures and master data.
• Reporting governance, internal controls and audit trails.
• ERP, BI tools, advanced Excel and data analytics.
• Action tracking, assurance support and records management.