Superintendent Planning & Budgets Control

Aramco Gulf Operations Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil and gas firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and KPI analysis. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, managing direct reports, and ensuring fiscal compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 16 years in financial planning and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential. Proficiency in Hyperion Financial Reporting is a plus.

Qualifications

• 16 years of experience in Financial Planning and Corporate Planning in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial reports in line with accounting standards.
• Manage and coordinate the Annual Operating Budget for the organization.
• Provide insights into KPI trends for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Forecasting

KPI Monitoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Hyperion Financial Reporting system

Job description

Job Purpose

Oversees preparation of financial reports in accordance with accounting standards and various management reports, long‑term cashflow and various KPIs. Monitors high level budget reports and forecasts and provides professional advice on financial and operational matters.

Job Dimensions and Business Metrics

• Leadership responsibilities include the overall direction, planning and evaluation of Planning & Budgets Control unit.
• Makes budgetary recommendations.
• Responsible for direct and indirect headcount management of 5+ full‑time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Highest level of confidentiality and access to information which unauthorized disclosure could be expected to have a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations, organizational assets, or individuals.
• Decisions are made within policy parameters.
• Partially accountable for long‑range operational planning in assigned areas.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly reporting package/financial statements to ensure they are fully able to make accurate business decisions with the information.
• Focal point for Financial Reporting and Budgeting matters. Responsible for providing detailed variance analysis to support upper management and Shareholders.
• Responsible for the development and coordination of the Annual Operating Budget for the entire organization.
• Oversees analyzes of historical financial data, market trends, and industry benchmarks to inform budget assumptions.
• Oversees preparation and updates of financial forecasts, identifying potential deviations from budgeted figures.
• Oversees preparation of variance analysis to explain differences between actual results and forecasts, providing actionable insights.
• Responsible for monthly earnings and cash flow forecasting to determine the monthly distributions to the Shareholders.
• Oversees the preparation of special on‑demand reports in order to ensure the reports meet the strategic needs of the Shareholders.
• Responsible for the management and integrity of Hyperion Financial Reporting system.
• Leads special projects to ensure that the organization is fully compliant with various statutory requirements and accounting standards.
• Coordinates with external auditors for the quarterly and annual audit.
• Oversees project and operational costs, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and areas of inefficiency.
• Oversees definition and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Provides insights into KPI trends and implications for strategic decision‑making.
• Acquires funds for the end‑to‑end unit's activities and manages assigned budget.
• Accountable for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the managed unit.
• Strictly follows established environmental, health, safety and quality policies and procedures in order to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high‑quality products/services and a responsible environmental attitude.
• Advocates safety culture across the organization.
• Provides environmental, health, and safety leadership in maintaining a goal of zero incidents, process safety and environmental events within area of responsibility.
• Develops and implements operational excellence (OE) requirements within the assigned area, coaching staff in expectations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Undertakes accountabilities in the operational excellence process as set out in the schedule of responsibilities.
• Contributes to the processes of continuous improvement for the area managed and the organization more widely.
• Performs any other relevant task as directed by CFO.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and/or Experience

16 years experience in Financial Planning, Budgeting, Corporate Planning in oil and gas industry.

Academic background includes a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration and Finance.

Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Language Skills

English and Arabic.