Lead Planning & Performance Management Analyst

Yeah! Global; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Annual repatriation travel allowance

Free medical care

Free access to recreational facilities

Education Assistance Plan

Short-term Disability benefits

Incentive Plan

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned Lead Planning & Performance Management Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading analytical activities, supervising the execution of tasks, and providing insights for business planning and performance management. Candidates should have extensive experience, a relevant degree, and a strong command of English. The position offers a competitive remuneration package along with various benefits, including vacation, educational support, and recreational facilities.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience in planning and performance management.
• Experience in Oil & Gas preferred but not required.
• 12 years of related experience in planning and performance management with proficiency in business intelligence tools.
• Solid knowledge of management accounting, finance, and Excel.
• Oil & Gas experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead planning and performance management analytical activities.
• Provide analytical findings related to P&PM tasks.
• Supervise and mentor other P&PM personnel.
• Guide risk management activities.
• Perform additional related staff and analytical duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Risk management

Business intelligence tools

Management accounting

Excel proficiency

Excellent command of English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Advanced business degree (e.g., MBA)

Relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA)

Tools

Excel

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Lead Planning & Performance Management Analyst

About the job Lead Planning & Performance Management Analyst

Overview:

One of our client is looking for a seasoned Financial Planning & Performance Management Analyst to join their Planning and Performance Management Department (P&PMD). This department is primarily responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and preparing Business Plans and Midyear/Year-end Accountability reports and presentations for Company Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and lead planning and performance management (P&PM) analytical activities under the broad guidance of higher-level P&PM staff and supervisors, particularly in resolving complex, cross-functional, non-routine, and design issues.
• Assigned Risk Professionals will plan and coordinate risk management activities according to the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.

Specific Duties:

• Provide analytical findings and recommendations related to regular P&PM tasks such as business plan preparation, performance tracking measurement, and accountability reporting (40%).
• Conduct special P&PM-related studies like the development of performance initiatives and business cases, benchmarking, risk management, and the design and redesign of measurements, processes, and workflows (20%).
• Supervise, coordinate, and facilitate the execution of regular and special tasks by other P&PM personnel, providing mentorship on P&PM analytical practices (30%).
• For Risk Professionals: Focus on risk management, guiding and supporting risk management activities, identifying governance and control gaps, and reviewing proposals to ensure risk management requirements are met (40%).
• Perform additional related staff and analytical duties as assigned (10%).

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced business degree (e.g., MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred.
• 12 years of related experience, with a demonstrated track record in planning and performance management, and proficiency in business intelligence tools.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance, and Excel. Experience in Oil & Gas is preferred but not required.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Permanent employment on an indefinite term employment agreement.
• Incentive Plan: Broad-based annual performance-based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance.
• Annual vacation: Up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year, plus 9 to 11 days of national public holidays.
• Severance award according to Saudi labor law, based on length of continuous service and final base pay.
• Education Assistance Plan: High-quality private schools or international schools for dependent children if hired on family status.
• Quality housing in company communities or rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care via subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics.
• Free access to recreational facilities including private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and more.
• Free scheduled transportation within camp areas and to work locations, local shopping areas, the beach, and other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Short-term Disability: 30 days full pay and 60 days at three-quarters pay due to illness or injury.
• Death Benefit: Ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay for industrial accidents and 12 months base pay for non-industrial related death.