Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting Advisor

Eram Talent; Thuwal; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent invites a Planning and Budgeting Advisor to support strategic financial planning for the Campus and Community department. You will deliver forecasting, variance analysis, and budget guidance to ensure resources align with university priorities.

Collaborating with finance teams, you will optimize OPEX and CAPEX, produce detailed reports, and provide leadership with risk assessments and cost-saving opportunities. A strong Excel, ERP and BI tool background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 5 years of budgeting/financial planning experience; higher ed/non-profit preferred.
• Proficient in ERP software (SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft) and Excel.
• Experience with OPEX and CAPEX budgeting and reporting.
• Collaborative, multi-stakeholder mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting to support decisions.
• Ensure budgets align with Campus and Community goals.
• Prepare detailed OPEX and CAPEX cost analyses.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Monitor budget performance and report risks and opportunities.
• Advise leadership on budgeting policies and funding needs.
• Assist in financial scenario planning and risk assessment.
• Model finances using advanced tools and BI reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Cost Control

Excel

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Advanced Financial Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Eram Talent invites a Planning and Budgeting Advisor to support strategic financial planning for the Campus and Community department. You will deliver forecasting, variance analysis, and budget guidance to ensure resources align with university priorities.

Collaborating with finance teams, you will optimize OPEX and CAPEX, produce detailed reports, and provide leadership with risk assessments and cost-saving opportunities. A strong Excel, ERP and BI tool background is essential.