Senior Consultant & Assistant Manager - Financial Sustainability & Spend Efficiency, MENA

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced professional to lead projects in financial sustainability and spending efficiency in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience, particularly in financial and spend analysis, and a background with Big-4 firms. This role requires strong project management skills and excellent communication abilities in both Arabic and English.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support for flexible working

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 6 – 10 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Previous consulting experience in Big-4 firms is required.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi General Procurement and Tenders Law.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to uplift spending-efficiency units.
• Develop and implement financial sustainability strategies.
• Supervise team members and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Financial and Spend Analysis

Operational Excellence

Process Optimization

Government Procurement Cycle

Communication skills

Microsoft suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

PMP certification

Prince2 certification

CIPS certification

Job description

About EY

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long‑term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

About EY Financial Sustainability and Spend Efficiency (FSSE) Services

EY FSSE practice supports global EY client‑serving teams with their Financial Sustainability and Spending Efficiency functions in Government and Public Sector (GPS), including multiple financial services, spend reviews, Non‑oil Revenues, Procurement, Local Content and many other solutions across the MENA region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Projects Responsibilities

• Lead projects to establish, activate, and uplift spending‑efficiency units with governmental entities, this includes but is not limited to:
• Design / Enhance the operating model of the Spending Efficiency unit, detailing the functions and KPIs to comply with the authorities’ requirements.
• Developing and implementing financial sustainability strategies.
• Conduct financial analysis, budget and spend review, suggest improvement initiatives with implementation road‑maps.
• Analyze the full procurement cycle.
• Increase spending‑efficiency awareness, and develop plans to institutionalize the spending‑efficiency practice for the client.
• Identify CAPEX & OPEX challenges and recommend solutions to reduce spends based on best practices.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficient resource allocation and impact analysis.
• Work alongside senior management on financial sustainability and spending‑efficiency programs that will help drive the performance of client businesses through delivery of critical projects.
• Develop all required project documents (such as project plan, project charter, resources plan, progress reports, etc.) and ensure all deliverables are submitted within required quality standards and according to the agreed deadline.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the required budget and are accountable for billing and collections.
• Build and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with clients and project team members. Significantly interact with senior government officials or company management teams.

2. Managerial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Contribute to FSSE business development by strengthening relations with clients, understanding RFPs and leading the development of proposals.
• Ensure all required arrangements related to Quality and Risk Management are achieved (SORT, PACE, etc.) according to EY policies.
• Ensure all project deliverables are archived in Canvas and FSSE shared folder.
• Ensure all code management arrangements are achieved (project code, estimate to complete, invoicing, code closure, etc.) according to EY policies.
• Supervise team members, provide performance feedback, reinforcing strengths and identifying areas for improvement.
• Advise, guide and coach team members by sharing experiences and discussing how to handle current or anticipated concerns to support their growth and draw their career path.
• Ensure project team members are submitting their time sheets on time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; MBA is a plus.
• 6 – 10 years of professional experience within the following areas: Financial and Spend Analysis, Operational Excellence and Process Optimization, Government Procurement Cycle.
• Previous consulting experience in Big‑4 firms is a must.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi General Procurement and Tenders Law (GTPL).
• Professional project‑management certification (PMP, Prince2, etc.) or a planning certification (CPE, AICP, etc.).
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CSCP, etc.) is considered a plus.
• Managed at least one major workstream of the business design and/or implementation oversight.
• Experience in managing proposal‑writing efforts, participating in pitches for consulting work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English.
• Strong Microsoft‑suite skill set.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, in addition to:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client‑facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.