Management Accountant

Alert International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm in Jeddah seeks an experienced FP&A professional to enhance financial analysis and forecasting strategies. This role involves developing long-term financial models, conducting detailed analyses for operational improvements, and preparing management reports for strategic decision-making. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in finance, along with advanced financial modeling skills. This position offers a key opportunity to drive financial efficiency in the KSA market.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' FP&A or management accounting experience, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong detail-oriented approach with proactive process improvements.
• Prior experience in KSA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial planning models and conduct sensitivity analyses.
• Support pricing strategy and reimbursement negotiations.
• Conduct variance analysis for budget vs. actual.
• Prepare comprehensive management reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills

Strong analytical and business planning capabilities

Expertise in costing and budgeting

Excellent project management skills

Strong communication and presentation abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA)

MBA (Finance)

Tools

ERP or financial systems implementation

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will support the KSA finance function as a key FP&A resource, leading business modeling, budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting. You will oversee month-end closing reviews, MIS reporting, costing analysis, and consolidation processes, while coordinating audits and collaborating with the group FP&A team.

Responsibilities

Business Modeling & Forecasting:

• Develop long-term financial planning models (3-5 years) and conduct sensitivity analyses for major strategic decisions.
• Prepare board-level financial packs to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis processes to drive proactive financial management.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Support pricing strategy and reimbursement negotiations with payors
• Develop patient-level costing models to guide pricing and resource allocation.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis-including costing and trend analysis-to identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains.
• Prepare and present comprehensive management reports, dashboards, and slide presentations for senior leadership, ensuring timely and accurate MIS reporting.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.

Month-end Closing Review, Consolidation & MIS Reporting:

• Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actual) with detailed commentary for management review.
• Oversee and support the month-end and quarter-end closing review processes, ensuring accurate consolidation of financial data across business units and facilities.
• Collaborate with entity and facility-level accounts teams to maintain data integrity and consistency in consolidation.

Audit Support & Coordination:

• Monitor internal controls and review compliance with financial policies.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of consolidated audits at the country level, including the development of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Lead audit support activities to address and resolve audit findings promptly.

Costing & Efficiency Improvement:

• Benchmark performance against industry standards and perform contribution margin analysis by service line and facility.
• Develop cost tracking reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and drive cost efficiency initiatives.
• Work with operational teams to identify process improvements that enhance cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Provide financial insights to support negotiations with banks, insurers, and other key external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the group's FP&A team to ensure alignment of financial strategies while reporting directly to the KSA Finance Head.
• Liaise with internal teams and external auditors to support cross-functional initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Strong analytical and business planning capabilities
• Expertise in costing, budgeting, and trend analysis
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities;
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to process improvements

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is required. MBA (Finance) is preferred.
• 5-7 years' FP&A or management accounting experience, ideally in healthcare or multi-entity services
• Healthcare sector experience preferred; prior KSA experience is an advantage
• Experience in ERP or financial systems implementation is a plus.