Affiliate Finance Advisor

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking an Affiliate Finance Advisor to govern financial discipline and governance across overseas offices, ensuring alignment with global objectives.

The role requires senior expertise in FP&A, internal controls, and cross‑border financial reporting to support affiliate management and board representation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Management.
• A professional finance certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or CIMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance representative in relation to affiliate board and committee meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure financial compliance with Aramco’s governance policies, local regulations, and shareholder directives.
• Prepare and present Pre-Board reports, financial summaries, and performance dashboards for overseas offices.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of finance related Board Resolutions and Governance Action Items.
• Review and analyze annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts of Aramco’s overseas offices.
• Monitor financial performance against approved plans and identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Conduct financial health assessments and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal audit, controllers, treasury, compliance, and legal teams to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
• Support the implementation of Aramco’s financial policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks across overseas offices.
• Ensure alignment with global tax, treasury, and reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with local regulatory environments and operational models.
• Act as a liaison between Aramco HQ and overseas finance teams, fostering strong collaboration and transparency.
• Provide financial guidance and support to affiliate management and board representatives.
• Lead internal initiatives to improve governance processes, financial reporting standards, and knowledge sharing across the affiliate network.

Education

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

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Management

Professional finance certification (CFA/CPA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Affiliate Finance Advisor to join the Sales & Supply Planning (S&SP) Business Support Division within the Sales and Supply Planning Admin Area. The Affiliate Finance Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring financial discipline, governance compliance, and strategic alignment of these offices with Aramco’s global objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance representative in relation to affiliate board and committee meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure financial compliance with Aramco’s governance policies, local regulations, and shareholder directives.
• Prepare and present Pre-Board reports, financial summaries, and performance dashboards for overseas offices.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of finance related Board Resolutions and Governance Action Items.
• Review and analyze annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts of Aramco’s overseas offices.
• Monitor financial performance against approved plans and identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Conduct financial health assessments and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal audit, controllers, treasury, compliance, and legal teams to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
• Support the implementation of Aramco’s financial policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks across overseas offices.
• Ensure alignment with global tax, treasury, and reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with local regulatory environments and operational models.
• Act as a liaison between Aramco HQ and overseas finance teams, fostering strong collaboration and transparency.
• Provide financial guidance and support to affiliate management and board representatives.
• Lead internal initiatives to improve governance processes, financial reporting standards, and knowledge sharing across the affiliate network.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Management.
• A professional finance certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or CIMA) is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Corporate Governance, or Affiliate Management, preferably in a multinational corporate environment.
• You must have at least 5 years of experience in financial oversight of international subsidiaries or affiliates.
• Demonstrated experience in Board-level financial reporting, governance frameworks, and policy implementation.
• You must have a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• You must have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external partners.
• You will have the ability to work in cross-cultural environments and manage complex governance structures.

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