Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities to support strategic planning and decision-making. Provide insights into business performance, manage financial models, and identify opportunities and risks to drive profitability and efficiency.

Main Accountabilities

• Actively seeks methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance, including day-to-day work within the project lifecycle or identifying organizational cost saving opportunities.
• Utilize new tools (e.g., ERP, EPM) to improve the quality and accuracy of periodic financial reporting and future planning.
• Work closely with project managers and segment heads on profitability analysis and financial indicators; propose action plans to improve overall profitability and asset utilization.
• Apply IFRS knowledge to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop, present, and oversee financial budgets on a quarterly, annual, and 5 year basis.
• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to set budget goals, track results, and compare against key financial targets.
• Support FP&A director on system automation projects.
• Prepare post evaluation for recent investments to derive learnings for future decisions.
• Evaluate new initiatives, quantify financial impact, and provide recommendations to decision makers.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for LT meetings.

Operating Environment

• Based in Jeddah.
• Dynamic, performance driven environment requiring continuous analysis, forecasting accuracy, and collaboration with multiple business units.

Communications & Working Relationships

• Reports to Director, Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Employee under a one year contract, renewable unless either party notifies.
• Works closely with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, and Project Development teams.
• Collaborates with Procurement, Development, Sales, and Human Resources.
• Engages with senior management and external auditors when required.

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Responsibility

• Operates under supervision of Director, FP&A.
• Limited decision making authority within approved budgets, policies, and reporting frameworks.
• Provides analytical recommendations and financial insights to support strategic business decisions while ensuring compliance with Kinan's financial governance standards.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5-7 years progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in real estate, investment, or development sectors.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• SOCPA certification is mandatory.

Required Languages & Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with high level ERPs (Oracle, SAP, Yardi, etc.).
• Exposure to AI.

Required Competencies & Skills

• Customer focus.
• Effective teamwork.
• Flexibility and responsiveness.
• Ownership and engagement.

Seniority level

Mid Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance and Management