P&PM Specialist

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and lead planning and performance management analytical activities particularly in resolving complex, cross-functional, non-routine issues and prepare quality decision support materials.
• Coordinate with other finance and operational employees at all levels in the collection, analysis and consolidation of data required for business plan, accountability reports, quarterly business reviews, risk analysis and other ad-hoc reports needed by senior management
• Support the preparation of the financial statements and financial metrics for the quarterly forecast and business plan period including calculation and challenging key assumption inputs.
• Lead special initiatives relating to design and re-design of performance measurements, processes and workflows, and information system-related 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 insights on earnings, investments and energy market matters.
• Provide analysis on competition and industries, identify market trends and best practices, consolidate information into actionable items for reports and presentations. 
• Use online market research to capture findings and conduct qualitative studies as needed.
• Maintain the department risk register and follow up on the mitigation actions

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience is required, with at least 5 years of experience directly related to the Upstream business.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of management accounting, finance and excel is required.
• Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g. MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Demonstrable track record in the practice of planning & performance management with progressively increased responsibility throughout the career path.
• Proficiency in the use of business intelligence tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBi).
• Excellent command of oral & written English, with demonstrated capability of producing top quality written reports & presentations to senior-level audiences, including previous experience in delivering presentations to C-Suite
• Ability to work with incomplete data and drive conclusions and recommendations to senior management
• Working knowledge of SAP Finance Modules.
• Self-driven professional with the mentality and ability to find solutions to any matter, both individually or collaboratively.
• Seasoned professional with the authority and empathy needed to collaborate effectively across the organization.