Planning & Budget Officer

Client of Hudson Manpower; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Hudson Manpower in Saudi Arabia invites applications for a Planning & Budget Officer on an Oil & Gas Operations project. The role focuses on budgeting, KPI development, and long-term planning across departments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics with at least four years' experience in budgeting and financial planning. English communication is required, and experience in Oil & Gas is a plus. This is an on-site position in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning, cost control, reporting, and KPI tracking preferred.
• Oil & Gas / Energy industry experience will be an advantage.
• Good English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Budget Compilation & KPI Development: Prepare and compile departmental budgets, operating plans, manpower budgets and related documents. Develop and track departmental KPIs aligned with financial and operational goals.
• Budget Guidance & Administration: Support sections with budget preparation, AFE procedures and budget control administration. Maintain and verify budget expenditure records. Monitor actual spending against approved budgets and provide timely updates.
• Long-Term Planning: Prepare long-range budgetary and operational requirements aligned with the department's five-year business plan.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Track budget spending and KPI performance. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual budget KPI performance reports. Develop accrual reports, NDE & capital expenditure reports. Invoice & Audit Management. Process contractor invoices. Support audit activities and evaluate procedures for cost efficiency.
• Coordination: Coordinate with internal departments and divisions for planning, reporting and controlling information.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

KPI tracking

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

We are currently looking for experienced professionals for the below position with our prestigious client for an Oil & Gas Operations project in Saudi Arabia

Position: Planning & Budget Officer

Location: Saudi Arabia

Nationality Requirement: European candidates only as per client visa quota requirements

Job Purpose: The Planning & Budget Officer will support the department's fiscal strategy by managing budget preparation, long-term planning, KPI development, budget tracking, financial reporting and coordination with various divisions to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Compilation & KPI Development Prepare and compile departmental budgets operating plans manpower budgets and related documents Develop and track departmental KPIs aligned with financial and operational goals
• Budget Guidance & Administration Support sections with budget preparation AFE procedures and budget control administration Maintain and verify budget expenditure records Monitor actual spending against approved budgets and provide timely updates
• Long-Term Planning Prepare long-range budgetary and operational requirements aligned with the department's five-year business plan
• Financial Reporting & Analysis Track budget spending and KPI performance Prepare monthly quarterly and annual budget KPI performance reports Develop accrual reports NDE & capital expenditure reports Invoice & Audit Management Process contractor invoices Support audit activities and evaluate procedures for cost efficiency
• Coordination Coordinate with internal departments and divisions for planning reporting and controlling information

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning, cost control, reporting, and KPI tracking preferred.
• Oil & Gas / Energy industry experience will be an advantage.
• Good English communication skills required.