Manager, Treasury Forecasting & Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:
Lead and execute the Forecasting and Analytics activities to enable data driven decision making in Treasury. The manager is the main data and analytics expert who sets up the technical architecture of the process, tools, and financial models. Additionally, the manager should ensure that short, medium and long term forecasts are aligned. The responsibilities also include:

1. Managing long-medium and short term cash flow forecasting.
2. Coordinating all relevant departments to ensure the timely and high-quality reports and insights.
3. Leading the development and improvement of forecasting models and tools (e.g., POWER BI, SAC).
4. Presenting accurate financial analyses to senior management.
5. Supervising and mentoring junior team members on financial modeling and analytics.
6. Act as technology liaison to SABIC IT for any technology implementations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Strategic Contribution:
   - Manage Long, medium- and short-term cash flow forecasting process
   - Develop robust data models, improve POWER BI/ SAC reports, improve the insights and design of the report
   - Consolidate and prepare reports to senior management with data driven analysis and insights.
   - Supervise the junior team member on coordination and preparation of the cash flow forecast
2. Financial Modeling:
   - Develop and implement advanced financial models for Treasury departments.
   - Train and supervise junior team members on Financial Modeling.
3. Technology:
   - Enhance the capabilities of POWER BI/ SAC.
   - Lead the implementation of any other tools that could support Cash Management and other Departments.
   - Act as technology liaison for any SABIC IT projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum university degree, Masters is preferred.
• Professional Treasury certification such as ACT or CTP is a plus.
• Understanding of global financial markets, banking structures and risk management as well as SABIC Business.

Minimum Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in finance roles,
• Excellent experience in financial modeling, data structuring and implementing business analytics tools (POWER BI / SAC etc) and coding in business analytics tools.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:
• Excellent understanding of forecasting, cash flow, balance sheet and PL dynamics.
• Excellent understanding of financial modeling, data structuring and implementing business analytics tools (POWER BI/SAC etc) and coding in business analytics tools.
• Knowledge of the SABIC organization is preferred.
• Knowledgeable about policies, procedures, and best practices in accounting.
• Solid understanding of accounting systems & SAP systems.
• Ability to understand and support organizational climate/culture.
• Change management skills.
• Experience with leading global virtual teams.
• Experience with system developments projects.

COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent POWER BI and coding skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, people management and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change.
• Strong intercultural awareness.