Financial Analyst - Planning & Performance Management

Eram Talent; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst specializing in Planning & Performance Management to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance measurement initiatives for the company.

In this role, you will collaborate with senior management and cross‑functional teams to analyze financial performance, develop models and deliver actionable insights for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years in financial analysis, planning & performance management.
• Oil & Gas Upstream experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, modeling.
• Excel proficiency; Power BI or SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Monitor KPIs related to financial and operational goals.
• Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actual results to budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to align financial plans with strategy.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decisions.
• Provide performance reports and presentations to management.
• Utilize analytical tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry changes, and regulatory updates.

Skills

Financial analysis

Planning & performance management

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst specializing in Planning & Performance Management to join our team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement initiatives to support the company's strategic objectives. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights for continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational goals.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure alignment of financial plans and strategies.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision making and strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular performance reports and presentations to management and stakeholders.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools and software for data analysis and reporting.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting financial planning and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Planning & Performance Management, or Business Systems Analysis, preferably within the Oil & Gas Upstream sector.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management.
• Experience in transformation programs, value capture initiatives, KPI development, and performance reporting within large organizations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software; experience with Power BI or SAP is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.