Budgeting, Planning & Reporting Senior Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Budgeting, Planning & Reporting Senior Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, analytical capabilities, and leadership experience, with a proven ability to enhance financial performance, strengthen budgetary controls, and support strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Monitor budget utilization, analyze financial variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare and deliver financial performance reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management.
- Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and financial modeling to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with business units to ensure accurate budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Establish and monitor financial KPIs to evaluate organizational performance.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, financial efficiency, and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and relevant regulations.
- Improve budgeting and reporting processes, systems, and financial governance.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the budgeting, planning, and reporting team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, or financial reporting.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience managing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and performance reporting.
- Strong knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Proven ability to prepare and present financial reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
- Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are an advantage.
- Experience in real estate, investment management, banking, or large-scale organizations is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
Key Competencies
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budget Management & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Financial Modeling & Variance Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Business Partnering
- Financial Governance & Internal Controls
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder Management
