Overview
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Experts Group International
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose:
Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function to deliver strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, financial modelling, and business decision support across the organization.
The role is responsible for developing financial plans, analysing business performance, providing commercial and operational insights, coordinating budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting executive leadership with data‑driven recommendations that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and long‑term business performance.
The role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Human Resources, and executive leadership to strengthen financial governance, improve planning accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. It also acts as a culture steward by promoting accountability, financial discipline, collaboration, analytical thinking, and informed decision‑making.
Roles and Responsibilities Financial Planning and Strategy
- Develop and implement the organization’s financial planning and analysis strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long‑term business plan.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, long‑range financial planning, and scenario modelling.
- Advise executive leadership on financial performance, profitability improvement opportunities, investment priorities, and business risk.
- Develop financial planning frameworks that support sustainable growth and capital allocation decisions.
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Lead the preparation, consolidation, review, and governance of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Coordinate budget submissions across business functions while ensuring consistency with strategic objectives.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend corrective actions where business performance deviates from plans.
- Develop financial assumptions, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning models to support decision‑making.
Financial Performance Management
- Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and strategic targets.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports highlighting key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Analyse revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, profitability, cash flow, working capital, and return on investment.
- Provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
Business Partnering and Decision Support
- Partner with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights supporting operational and strategic decisions.
- Evaluate new business opportunities, pricing strategies, capital investments, cost‑saving initiatives, and operational improvement projects.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, business expansion, restructuring, and strategic investment evaluations where applicable.
- Develop business cases and financial models supporting executive decision‑making.
Financial Modelling and Analytics
- Develop financial models supporting investment analysis, profitability assessment, pricing strategies, capital expenditure, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyse financial trends, business drivers, market conditions, and operational performance using advanced analytical techniques.
- Enhance reporting capabilities through business intelligence tools, dashboards, automation, and predictive analytics.
- Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, planning processes, and analytical methodology.
Governance, Controls and Compliance
- Ensure financial planning processes comply with internal policies, financial governance requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
- Support Finance leadership during audits, strategic reviews, and board reporting activities.
- Maintain strong financial controls over planning assumptions, reporting accuracy, and management information.
- Coordinate planning activities with Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and Internal Audit functions.
Digital Finance and Leadership
- Lead digital transformation initiatives within FP&A, including ERP optimisation, financial…
Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Company: Experts Group International
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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