Finance Lead, Planning, KPIs & Performance

Aramco Americas Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco Americas Company seeks a senior leader to head the Planning and Performance Division, overseeing annual business plans, KPI development, and performance measurement. You will drive budgeting, KPI analysis, and board reporting with AI-enhanced dashboards to ensure alignment with corporate targets.

The role requires high-level financial acumen, 10+ years in finance/planning, and proven leadership in a fast-paced energy environment. Collaboration with Saudi Aramco and affiliates is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or higher in business administration, accounting, IT, finance, economics, or another relevant course of study.
• Skilled in utilizing Power BI, Copilot, Python, MS Office applications and PowerPoint for effective communication.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage with individuals at all levels.
• Highly organized and detail minded.
• Leadership training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise policies and procedures for the Performance and Planning Division, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
• Provide quality and timely finance input and value assurance to business decision making, supporting Supply and Trading organization.
• Manage interface with controllers, treasury, and affiliate finance teams to deliver aligned finance input into business activities.
• Contribute to KPI framework and align it with strategic objectives.
• Lead monthly budget reviews and KPI analyses for robust financial planning.
• Analyze complex financial data, assess accuracy, and propose process improvements.
• Act as liaison between commercial teams and finance to understand end-to-end drivers.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation by creating reports and dashboards using AI, Power BI and Excel Power Query.
• Serve as a primary contact for Saudi Aramco inquiries, ensuring clear communication.

Skills

Power BI

Copilot

Python

MS Office

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / accounting / IT / finance

MBA or Master’s Degree

Job description

Aramco Americas Company seeks a senior leader to head the Planning and Performance Division, overseeing annual business plans, KPI development, and performance measurement. You will drive budgeting, KPI analysis, and board reporting with AI-enhanced dashboards to ensure alignment with corporate targets.

The role requires high-level financial acumen, 10+ years in finance/planning, and proven leadership in a fast-paced energy environment. Collaboration with Saudi Aramco and affiliates is essential.