Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting Controller

PPL Dynamics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Budgeting and Forecasting Controller to oversee financial planning and analysis. The role includes managing comprehensive budgets, creating financial models, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial analysis within heavy manufacturing industries and proficiency in advanced financial tools like SAP S/4HANA and PowerBI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience.
• At least 3-5 years in heavy manufacturing or process industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Create sophisticated financial models reflecting production aspects.
• Ensure all activities comply with Saudi GAAP and SOCPA requirements.
• Design and maintain key performance indicators for manufacturing operations.
• Partner with production, procurement, sales, and operations teams.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA Financial Planning and Analysis modules

Expert-level Excel skills

PowerBI skills

Knowledge of commodity trading and hedging strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification

Advanced degree in Finance or MBA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BPC

Job description

A manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Budgeting and Forecasting Controller to oversee financial planning and analysis. The role includes managing comprehensive budgets, creating financial models, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial analysis within heavy manufacturing industries and proficiency in advanced financial tools like SAP S/4HANA and PowerBI.