Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Nama United Financing Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financing firm is seeking an FP&A Manager in Jeddah to lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years of progressive FP&A experience and strong financial modeling skills. Key responsibilities include preparing reports for executives, developing financial strategies, and improving forecasting processes. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong business acumen and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8+ years of progressive financial analysis or FP&A experience.
• Prior experience in corporate FP&A, business partnering, or management-level reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities.
• Monitor financial results against plans and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Develop financial models to assess business performance.
• Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting quality.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence dashboards

Forecasting tools

Job description

Purpose of the Job:

The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities that support strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead

• The annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop financial models to assess business performance, evaluate scenarios, and support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor financial results against plans and forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership.
• Analyze business trends, KPIs, margin drivers, and operational metrics to inform decision-making.
• Provide insight into revenue, cost, and profitability performance across products, services, or business units.

Strategic Business Support

• Partner with functional leaders (Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, etc.) to develop financial strategies and support key business decisions.
• Evaluate capital investments, pricing changes, product launches, and cost‑saving initiatives through financial modeling.
• Support long‑range planning and scenario analysis for growth and sustainability.

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting quality through process improvements and automation.
• Maintain and optimize financial planning tools (ERP, BI dashboards, planning software).
• Implement best practices in financial analysis, modeling, and data integrity.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop analysts or finance staff (if applicable).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and analytical excellence.

Qualifications / Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5 – 8+ years of progressive financial analysis or FP&A experience.
• Prior experience in corporate FP&A, business partnering, or management‑level reporting required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of forecasting tools and BI systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring junior staff (preferred).