Senior Planning and Performance Analyst

Aloula Aviation | الأولى للطيران; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Dhahran Compound, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a skilled professional to plan and execute performance management and risk management activities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and nine years of relevant experience, with strong skills in management accounting and business intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will provide analytical findings, mentor junior staff, and help identify governance gaps. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in complex analytical activities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience in planning and performance management.
• Solid knowledge of management accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated track record in using business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes performance management analytical activities.
• Provides analytical findings and recommendations.
• Acts as the principal advisor on risk management.

Skills

Management accounting

Business intelligence tools

Financial analysis

Risk management practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline

Advanced business degree (e.g., MBA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Basic Function

Plans, executes & leads planning and performance management (P&PM) analytical activities under the broad guidance of higher-level P&PM staff and supervisors of his organization, particularly in resolving complex, cross-functional, non-routine and/or design issues. Assigned Risk Professionals plan and coordinate risk management activities in accordance with the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides analytical findings & recommendations relating to regular P&PM tasks such as business plan preparation, performance tracking measurement, and performance analysis and accountability reporting.
• Conducts special P&PM-related studies such as the development of performance initiatives and business cases, benchmarking, risk management, design and re-design of measurements, processes and workflows, and information system-related changes.
• Provides supervision, coordination and/or facilitation in the execution of regular and special tasks by other P&PM personnel, as well as mentorship on P&PM analytical practice.
• For Risk Professionals: Performs the principal duties as stated above but focused on risk management. Acts as the business’s principal advisor on risk management, and guides, supports, facilitates, monitors, reviews and reports on risk management activities to ensure that risk management processes are efficient and effective, and integrated into P&PM practices.
• Assists in identifying gaps in the governance and control environment within the business, and in formulating and implementing solutions for gap closure.
• Reviews proposals relating to major initiatives in the business to ensure that risk management requirements are appropriately addressed, and assists in and guides the development of risk management training plans.
• Performs other related staff and analytical duties, as assigned.

Education Levels

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline. Nine (9) years related experience is required.

Preferred Training

Solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance and Excel is required. Demonstrated capability and track record in the practice of planning & performance management and in the use of business intelligence tools are required. Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g., MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred. For assigned Risk Professionals, demonstrable knowledge of leading risk management governance and control practices is required. Six (6) years of direct risk management-related experience is required. Possession of a relevant professional certification (e.g., IRM, GARP, PRIA) is preferred.