Lead Financial Reporting & Performance Analyst

Saudi Aramco; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco seeks a Lead Financial Reporting & Performance Analyst to join the Downstream Finance, Planning & Permanence Management Department. You will ensure integrity and relevance of Downstream reporting and translate financial data into actionable insights, reporting under IFRS.

You will drive performance metrics, lead process improvements, automation, and governance across cross-functional teams to support timely actions and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting and performance analysis.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP and financial accounting systems.
• Understanding of IFRS and value-based performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and governance.
• Act as SAP and financial systems expert, resolve complex issues.
• Analyze financial KPIs (P&L, ROACE) and deliver performance insights.
• Drive end-to-end finance process optimization and automation.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Financial Reporting & Performance Analyst with strong accounting fundamentals, deep SAP and financial systems expertise, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful performance insights to work for the Downstream Finance, Planning & Permanence Management Department.

The Downstream Finance, Planning & Permanence Management Department (DSP&PMD)

is responsible for Downstream planning, performance reporting and business accountability, turning financial, operational and market intelligence data into action-oriented insights. Partners closely with the business to influence decisions, identify performance opportunities, and drive timely corrective actions while continuously improving planning and report processes.

Your primary role is to ensure the integrity, quality, and relevance of Downstream financial reporting while proactively anticipating how business, operational, and market changes will impact financial statements, cash flow, and value-based metrics.

As the successful candidate will go beyond accurate reporting to actively improve processes, simplify workflows, and enhance how financial information is produced and used across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

Financial Reporting & Systems Excellence – Leads and delivers accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and internal governance, serves as an SAP and financial systems expert, resolves complex reporting and system issues, and drives system integration and transformation initiatives to improve financial processes and organizational performance.

Performance Metrics & Forward-Looking Analysis –Expert in analyzing financial KPIs (P&L, ROACE, capital efficiency), assessing strategic decisions’ financial impact, and delivering executive-level performance insights and accountability reporting.

Process Improvement & Transformation Leadership – Leads end-to-end finance process optimization, system integration, and transformation initiatives, ensuring enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and insight in financial operations. Champions automation, standardization, and control improvements while fostering cross-functional collaboration and maintaining robust governance and audit readiness.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will hold:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from a recognized and approved program (CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA preferred).
• 12+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, and performance analysis, ideally within oil & gas or other capital-intensive industries.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of SAP and financial accounting systems.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and value-based performance metrics.
• Proven ability to anticipate business impacts, not just report historical outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and better ways of working.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, change-oriented team player with a passion for the energy business.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 02/09/2026

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

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

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.

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.

Job ID: 17418

Tagged as: Downstream Fin Plng & Perf Mgmt Dept