Strategic Planning & Financial Governance Lead

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

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a Planning & Control Manager in Saudi Arabia to oversee financial governance, planning, monitoring and reporting across C&C Projects and Initiatives. The role requires establishing and maintaining financial procedures, budgets, forecasts and compliance with KAUST policies.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and stakeholders to manage costs, schedules and cash flow, while driving performance benchmarking and governance improvements across the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance for all projects, establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices.
• Ensure compliance with project control requirements, including budget approvals, scope alignment, project charters, change management, and risk processes.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and stakeholders to manage and control all project-related financial activities.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies to meet project budgets, schedules, and overall program objectives.
• Conduct gap and performance analysis to improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and identify areas of concern.
• Oversee project planning and budgeting from feasibility to completion, including resource planning and procurement strategies.
• Monitor and report project performance, tracking costs, payments, progress, and schedules, including variance and trend analysis.
• Manage cash flow and invoicing processes, including accruals, advance payments, and coordination with contracts and finance teams.
• Drive stakeholder collaboration and reporting, ensuring clear communication and alignment across project managers, finance, and leadership.
• Enhance project performance and governance through benchmarking, contractor performance evaluation, lessons learned systems, and management reporting.

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a Planning & Control Manager in Saudi Arabia to oversee financial governance, planning, monitoring and reporting across C&C Projects and Initiatives. The role requires establishing and maintaining financial procedures, budgets, forecasts and compliance with KAUST policies.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and stakeholders to manage costs, schedules and cash flow, while driving performance benchmarking and governance improvements across the program.