Planning & Performance Analyst Job

Job title:

Planning & Performance Analyst Job

Company:

Aramco

Job description

Aramco is one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.Aramco Europe is headquartered in The Hague with offices across the continent. For over 60 years we have supported Aramco with a wide range of activities from facilitating safe and reliable delivery of energy to customers around the globe to pushing for breakthroughs in research and innovation.Our services include in-depth technology advice and support in established and emerging sectors of oil, gas and energy, as well as finance, HR, legal, PR and communications.We work with the very best industry suppliers to drive our operations to secure our position as a world leader in energy and chemicals.The RoleThe Planning & Performance professional will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis activities within the organization. They will work closely with senior management to provide strategic financial insights, assess financial performance, and drive informed decision-making. The position requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.Roles and Responsibilities
Budgeting and Planning

• Support the annual budgeting & business plan processes, collaborating with various departments to gather relevant data, assumptions to align financial plans with strategic objectives
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making, including resource allocation, pricing strategies and investment opportunities
• Evaluate financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions

Financial Reporting and Performance Metrics

• Track KPIs regularly, interpreting data trends to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Evaluate revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability metrics for each service segment, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance
• Prepare and present insightful financial reports and performance dashboards to senior management, highlighting key financial indicators, trends, variances and providing actionable recommendations
• Performance of Quarterly Performance Reviews: Analysis of Actual vs Plan and vs prior Quarters

Financial Systems and Process Improvement

• Evaluate and enhance financial planning systems and processes to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Implement best practices and tools to support effective financial planning and analysis activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree or CPA/CFA preferred
• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis roles, preferably in Oil & Gas industry
• Possess solid knowledge and understanding of management and financial accounting
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel skills; experience with business intelligence tools is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and generate meaningful insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving financial initiatives
• Have an excellent command of oral and written English

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.Requisition ID: 401

Expected salary

Location

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland

Job date

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:05:14 GMT

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