Planning & Performance Specialist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Relocation[...] in London

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Planning and Performance Specialist to join the Executive Development & Compensation Planning & Support Unit. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of business plans, reviewing operating statements, and providing oversight of accounts payable (AP) and contracting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and performance management, with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of business plans, including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and internal performance data to inform business planning decisions.
• Review and analyze operating statements to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue and expenses, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide recommendations to management on financial performance and areas for improvement.
• Review and analyze AP metrics, such as days payable outstanding and payment accuracy, to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the AP team to implement process improvements and optimize payment terms.
• Assist with contracting and vendor management.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management on performance improvement initiatives.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed, such as financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field (Masters preferred).
• Professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PowerBI a bonus).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools, such as Excel, FP&A software, and ERP systems.
• Experience with accounts payable processes and systems, such as AP automation software.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with lean principles and process improvement methodologies.

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. We invest heavily in talent development and have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades.