We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for a diversified business group in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Our client is a diversified business group based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with interests spanning food manufacturing, engineering, automotive-related businesses, agriculture and real estate.
Salary- 20,000- 25,000 SAR + Medical and Air ticket for self and family+ Performance based Bonus
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical FP&A capabilities with commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Experience supporting diversified business operations, industrial or manufacturing groups, or large multi-entity organisations will be an advantage.
The successful candidate will bring strong group-level FP&A expertise, advanced financial modelling capabilities and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts and long-range financial planning across the group.
- Develop comprehensive financial models to support business planning, investment decisions and growth initiatives.
- Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and financial evaluations to assess business opportunities and risks.
- Establish consistent planning processes, timelines and governance frameworks across business units.
Financial Performance & Management Reporting
- Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports, consolidated performance dashboards and executive reporting packs.
- Analyse actual performance against budget, forecasts and prior periods, providing clear variance analysis and actionable commentary.
- Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
- Provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial insights to support management decisions.
Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis
- Partner with business heads and functional leaders to evaluate financial performance, challenge assumptions and improve accountability.
- Support strategic initiatives involving capital investments, business cases, pricing decisions, cost optimisation and potential M&A opportunities.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, operational efficiency and resource allocation.
Group Reporting & Financial Governance
- Oversee group-level financial reporting and consolidation processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy and transparency.
- Ensure reporting practices comply with applicable IFRS/IAS requirements and internal financial policies.
- Coordinate with accounting, treasury, tax, internal audit and external auditors to support reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and planning systems across the group.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline. A master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Professional qualifications such as CMA, CPA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA is a must.
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, financial reporting or strategic planning.
- Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting processes.
- Experience in a group-level, multi-entity or multi-business-unit environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of financial performance analysis, management reporting and financial consolidation.
- Good knowledge of IFRS/IAS principles, financial controls and reporting governance.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, ERP systems and financial planning tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and translate financial information into practical business recommendations.
