Financial Planning & Strategy Lead - Academy (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a Financial Planning & Strategy Lead for its Academy division. This pivotal role involves driving financial strategy, overseeing budget development, tracking strategic initiatives, and managing risk compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, preferably an MBA, with over 4 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial software and Excel. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy.
• Proven experience in leading financial strategy development.
• Ability to provide actionable insights from complex data.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce academy reports for performance and revenue generation.
• Lead annual budget development with program managers.
• Develop multi-year revenue projections for each program.
• Track and document the academy's strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and manage risk and audit observations.
• Produce the academy's master event calendar.

Skills

Financial Planning

Strategic Analysis

Leadership

Data Interpretation

Communication

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

Financial Software

Excel

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a Financial Planning & Strategy Lead for the Academy division, based in Saudi Arabia. This role will be pivotal in driving the financial strategy, planning, and performance management for our educational initiatives. 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.

• 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.
• Strategic Initiative Tracking : Track and document the academy's strategic initiatives, preparing and presenting regular progress reports for the board and senior management.
• Risk & Audit Management : Monitor, track, and manage the closure of all risk and audit observations for the academy, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
• Operational & Meeting Cadence : Produce the academy's master event calendar and manage the annual calendar for key HR and finance cycles (e.g., hiring, promotions, financial report submissions).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy, preferably in the education sector or related field.
• Proven experience in leading financial strategy development and implementation.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in influencing and engaging stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems; advanced proficiency in Excel is required.