Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior FP&A professional to manage the Financial Planning & Analysis function end-to-end. This role is critical to driving business performance through insightful analysis, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial modeling, stakeholder management, and decision support.
Job Profile:
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial plans in collaboration with department heads.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, and scenario analyses.
- Coordinate rolling forecasts and evaluate variances between actuals and forecasted figures.
Financial Analysis & Decision Support
- Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and deliver insights to drive business performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and margin improvement initiatives by analyzing financial and operational data.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and recommendations on strategic decisions such as new product launches, pricing strategies, or market expansion.
Business Partnering
- Act as a finance business partner to cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations.
- Translate financial data into actionable business insights and communicate findings to non-financial stakeholders.
- Participate in regular business reviews and support functional teams with financial guidance.
Reporting & Presentations
- Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and commentary.
- Support the preparation of Board presentations, investor updates, and executive-level reporting.
- Enhance the clarity and impact of financial reporting through effective data visualization and storytelling.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Lead or contribute to automation efforts within budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
- Maintain and optimize planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar FP&A platforms).
Strategic Projects
- Contribute to special projects such as M&A analysis, integration planning, strategic investment evaluations, or capital allocation decisions.
- Support due diligence efforts and scenario modeling for business development initiatives.
- Evaluate business cases and return on investment (ROI) for strategic initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
· Minimum 5 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience
· Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, or MBA (Finance) or equivalent
· Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of financial and operational metrics
· Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
· Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
· Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: ﷼15,000.00 - ﷼20,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)?
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- progressive FP&A or corporate finance: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- Expert level English (Required)
Location:
- Riyadh (Required)
