This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. About the Company This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas.
It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate.
The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production.
The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers.
The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology.
The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned Financial Planning & Performance Management Analyst to join the Planning and Performance Management Department (P&PMD).
P&PMD is primarily responsible for the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of the Business Plan and Midyear/Year-end Accountability reporting and presentations for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
The department serves as a liaison with various business segments and units, coordinating planning activities, performing variance analysis, and resolving issues.
Additionally, P&PMD oversees monthly accountability reporting and prepares various other reports on a periodic basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and leading analytical activities related to planning and performance management (P&PM) under the broad guidance of higher-level P&PM staff and supervisors.
This includes handling complex, cross-functional, non-routine, and design-related issues.
Assigned Risk Professionals will also plan and coordinate risk management activities in alignment with the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.
Key Responsibilities: Provides analytical findings and recommendations on regular P&PM tasks, including business plan preparation, performance tracking, measurement, performance analysis, and accountability reporting (40%). Conducts special P&PM-related studies such as performance initiatives, business cases, benchmarking, risk management, and the design and re-design of measurements, processes, workflows, and information systems (20%). Supervises, coordinates, and facilitates regular and special tasks by P&PM personnel, providing mentorship on analytical practices (30%). Focuses on risk management, acting as the business's principal advisor on risk management processes, ensuring efficiency, integration with P&PM practices, and supporting gap identification and closure in governance and control environments (40%). Assists in formulating and implementing risk management training plans and reviews proposals related to major business initiatives to address risk management requirements (30%). Performs other related staff and analytical duties as assigned (10%). Requirements: Willingness to relocate to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. An advanced business degree (e.g., MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred. 12 years of related experience with a demonstrated capability in planning and performance management, and the use of business intelligence tools. Possess solid knowledge of management accounting, finance, and Excel. Previous experience in Oil & Gas is preferred but not required. Excellent command of oral and written English.
