Academy Performance & Planning Lead (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Academy Performance & Planning Lead to drive success in training and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage strategic planning, performance reporting, and financial forecasting while leading program development and ensuring operational excellence. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in strategic planning or business operations management.
• Prior experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong understanding of performance management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for academy programs.
• Lead the development of the academy's annual budget.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial planning & analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Overview

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Academy Performance & Planning Lead to play a crucial role in driving the success of our training and development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The KAUST Academy Performance & Planning Lead is a key operational role responsible for managing the academy's strategic planning, performance reporting, and financial forecasting. This position coordinates the annual budget development, tracks strategic initiatives for board-level reporting, and manages risk and audit compliance. The Lead also provides high-level project management for new initiatives, develops long-range revenue projections, and oversees the academy's policy and procedures framework to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for academy programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce development needs.
• Reporting & Analysis: Design and produce all academy reports related to program performance, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue generation, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Lead the development of the academy's annual budget in collaboration with program managers and central operations.
• Revenue Forecasting: Develop multi-year revenue projections for each program, monitor financial execution against targets, and provide regular forecasts.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance by analyzing data and metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Risk & Audit Management: Monitor, track, and manage the closure of all risk and audit observations for the academy, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand training needs and translate them into actionable training strategies.
• Oversee the design and delivery of training programs, ensuring they meet quality standards and achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide leadership to the academy team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, showcasing program performance and key insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a strategic planning, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or business operations management role.
• Prior experience in designing and producing all academy reports related to program performance, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue generation, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Experience in developing the academy's annual budget in collaboration with program managers and central operations.
• Strong understanding of performance management principles and methodologies.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate it into meaningful insights for program improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.