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Position description: Lead Accounting Analyst (Finance Setup and Integration Advisor)

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Lead Accounting Analyst (Finance Setup and Integration Advisor) to join the Group Finance & Consulting Department’s (GF&CD) Finance Setup ad Readiness team (FS&R). GF&CD is a part of the Finance Business Line in Saudi Aramco and ultimately reports to the Finance Executive VP & CFO.

GF&CD provides decision and advisory support to Senior Management relating to matters including but not limited to, statutory & management reporting, financial & investment analysis, budgeting & planning, Mergers & Acquisition, governance, tax, and treasury matters (working capital and liquidity requirements) impacting Saudi Aramco Affiliates.

The FS&R team is the backbone of Aramco's financial governance over new entity setup and integration from a finance perspective. We provide crucial support to establish or integrate the finance functions for Aramco's group companies (affiliates), offering project management and advice on governance, reporting, business planning, budgeting & forecasting, funding, finance processes, and controls.

Employee will be required to perform the following:

• Establish PMO for the affiliate finance set up and integration projects within Aramco group
• Define the Finance implementation plan including deliverables and timelines and resources for the specific affiliate scenario, in alignment with the FS&R playbook
• Manage the Finance implementation plan and report status, risks and issues to Aramco senior management
• Facilitate and lead the interactions between the affiliates and group finance departments
• Manage and govern updates to the master FS&R playbook template/policies
• Manage Aramco group request for proposal (RFP) process for affiliate FS&R activities ensuring alignment with FS&R requirements
• Participate in and support the Aramco sponsor/affiliate with the FS&R advisor RFP process
• Provide advice to the affiliate CFO and develop the required Finance deliverables during the set-up or integration phase
• Act as the Finance set-up workstream lead, responsible for all key decisions until the incoming CFO has been appointed

The candidate should hold a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, as well as any relevant advance professional competencies evidenced by professional certification such as a CPA, CA, or CFA. An MBA or other post graduate degree is desirable.

• 10+ years of experience in finance as a Financial Controller or CFO and/or experience in a large Consulting firm related to finance set-up/integration activities (e.g. ‘Big 4’ consulting firm)
• Experience in a range of industries and companies.
• Broad operational finance experience which includes the below activities:
  • Finance business partnering
  • Management reporting
  • Management or design of core end to end processes (record to report, request to pay, order to cash)
  • Financial reporting
  • Planning, budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial governance and controls

• Ability to develop and manage a project plan and report status, risks and issues to senior management
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders without formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, collaboration, and training
• Ability to working in a multi-cultural environment
• Willingness to travel to different geographies
• Strong knowledge of financial software and systems
• Familiarity with accounting standards (IFRS) and compliance regulations.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions in financial processes
• Experience in implementing financial ERP systems
• Ability to work within multiple industry sectors and geographies
• Robust understanding of the component parts within a finance function
• Good commercial awareness and financial literacy to review and make informed decisions related to contracts managed within the FS&R department
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint