We are currently seeking an experienced Planning & Performance Management Professional to the Upstream Planning & Performance Management team of one of the world's leading multinational companies in the oil & gas industry. The successful candidate will be part of segment level finance team that handles the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of the Business Plan, Quarterly Business Reviews, Accountabilities, as well as other performance management related activities and ad hoc direct support to the Senior Management.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline.
A minimum of 12 years of experience in planning and performance activities 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.
Proficiency in the use of business intelligence tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBi).

Interest in relocation to Saudi Arabia through an expatriate package is a must.

English B2-C1 is a must.