Planning amp Performance Management Specialist Saudi Arabia

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning & Performance Management Professional to the Upstream Planning & Performance Management team of one of the worlds leading multinational companies in the oil & gas industry.The successful candidate will be part of segment level finance team that handles thecoordination consolidation and preparation of the Business Plan Quarterly Business ReviewsAccountabilities as well as other performance management related activities and ad hoc directsupport to the Senior Management.

Responsibilities
Plan execute and lead planning and performance management analytical activities particularlyin resolving complex crossfunctional nonroutine issues and prepare quality decision supportmaterials.
Coordinate with other finance and operational employees at all levels in the collection
analysis and consolidation of data required for business plan accountability reports quarterlybusiness reviews risk analysis and other adhoc reports needed by senior management
Support the preparation of the financial statements and financial metrics for the quarterlyforecast and business plan period including calculation and challenging key assumption inputs.
Lead special initiatives relating to design and redesign of performance measurements
processes and workflows and information systemrelated changes
Evaluate and recommend optimal capital and operating expenditure budget allocation
decisions during and outside planning cycles
Develop new financials models or review segment related models providing economic insightson earnings investments and energy market matters.
Provide analysis on competition and industries identify market trends and best practicesconsolidate information into actionable items for reports and presentations. Use online marketresearch to capture findings and conduct qualitative studies as needed.
Maintain the department risk register and follow up on the mitigation actions

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Finance or a related discipline.
A minimum of 12 years of experience in planning and performance activitiesis required with at least 5 years of experiencedirectly related to the Upstream business.

Solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting finance and excel is required.
Proficiency in the use of business intelligence tools (e.g. Spotfire PowerBi).

Interest in relocation to Saudi Arabia through an expatriate package is a must.

English B2C1 is a must.