Robert Walters Looking for Department Head – Business Planning. Performance & Analysis at Riyadh Full Time

Job Description :

Robert Walters Middle East is currently working with a leading government entity. They are seeking to hire a Department Head (Business Planning, Performance & Analytics) to join their team. This role is based in Riyadh, KSA. .Due to Saudization policies, this role is only open to Saudi Nationals.
Job Description:

• Develop and implement business planning processes that support short-term and long-term goals, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Provide ongoing financial support to commercial teams, including the development of business cases for new investments, product launches, etc.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identify trends and variances and subsequently provide recommendations for improvement
• Oversee the development and implementation of performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor organisational performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment and consistency in the development and execution of business plans

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• CPA, ICAEW, or similar professional qualification is preferred
• 9+ years of experience in business planning, performance management, and analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience managing a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively