Senior Planning & Performance Management Analyst (5497- BOD)

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
(Market related, Negotiable)
Our client in the Middle East is looking for a Senior Planning & Performance
Management Analyst to join their operations.
Job Description:
The Senior Planning & Performance Management Analyst's primary role is to
generate analytical findings and provide recommendations across the scope of
objectives and deliverables of the organization, either independently or in
collaboration with others, as well as to coordinate planning activities,
perform variance analysis and be able to proactively identify and provide
solutions for problems and issues that arise in the assigned areas. This role
is also for coordinating, preparing and consolidating performance analysis and
reporting to management, which includes preparation of Business Plans, Mid-
Year and Year-end Accountability reports.

Responsibilities:
* Plan, execute and lead finance and performance management (F&PM) analytical activities under the broad guidance of senior F&PM staff and supervisors, particularly in resolving complex, cross-functional, non-routine and/or design issues.
* Generate analytical findings and recommendations across the scope of objectives and deliverables of the organization, either independently or in collaboration with others
* Develop and maintain close partnerships with business/operational counterparts in the F&PM organizations within your assigned areas, and represent your organization in cross-functional, cross-organizational teams involved in F&PM-related tasks.
* Participate in and support the planning, reporting, and forecasting activities and initiatives of your organization. in coordination with the business representatives and the commercial analysts
* Create and maintain a financial model for reporting actual results in combination with the short- to mid-term planning processes.
Prepare:
* The management reporting for the commercial and business management
* financial advice and support to business projects
* Process mapping of the new implemented structures
* Business integration support for subsidiaries, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline, advanced
business degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA,
CFA, and CPA) is preferred.
Minimum of ‎15 years of professional experience in relevant planning and
performance management experience in the Chemicals and Refining industries,
including the use of business intelligence tools for the following:
* Performance analysis, assessment, and reporting
* Financial (IFRS) reporting
* Business planning/budgeting
* Business case preparation
* Project management
* Financial modelling
For more information please contact:
Amu Ndimande