The Role
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis; build models and scenario plans; provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making across departments.
Summary Generated by Built In
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis.
Job Summary:
A Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professional is
responsible for analysing an organization’s financial performance and providing
strategic insights to support business decision-making. This role involves
preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, as well as conducting
variance analysis to monitor performance against targets. FP&A professionals
collaborate closely with various departments to gather data, evaluate financial
risks and opportunities, and develop models that guide long-term planning and
investment strategies. Their work plays a critical role in ensuring the
financial health and efficiency of the organization, helping leadership make
informed and data-driven decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Budgeting – Creating
detailed financial plans that outline expected revenues and expenses.
- Forecasting –
Projecting future financial outcomes based on current trends and historical
data.
- Financial Reporting – Analysing and presenting financial data to management to support strategic
decisions.
- Variance Analysis –
Comparing actual results with budgets/forecasts to understand deviations and
their causes.
- Strategic Support –
Assisting in decision-making by evaluating financial implications of business
strategies and investments.
- Scenario Planning – Assessing different business scenarios (e.g., best case, worst case)
to prepare for uncertainty.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in financial,
Accounting, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- A master’s degree or professional
certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFA) is a must.
- Hospitality
sector experience is required
- Proven experience (+5
years) in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft
Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, etc.).
- Experience with ERP systems
(SAP, Oracle).
- Familiarity with financial
planning tools and BI software (Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong capability in
interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and developing forecasts.
- Strong writing and
presentation skills.
- Integrity and
confidentiality in handling financial information.
- Strong organizational and
time management abilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFA)
- Hospitality sector experience
- Proven experience (5+ years) in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced functions)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Familiarity with financial planning tools and BI software (Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Advanced degree (preferred)
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The Company
What We Do
Areeb is a specialized provider of comprehensive human resources solutions in Saudi Arabia. The company focuses on bridging the gap between job seekers and organizations through services such as staffing, executive search, and HR process outsourcing. Committed to empowering Saudi human capital, Areeb aims to improve the quality of human resources solutions while adhering to the objectives of the Saudi 2030 Vision.
