Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

About the Role

Kinan is seeking a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis to join their team in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role is central to leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities, providing critical support for strategic planning and decision-making within the company.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to offer insights into business performance, manage financial models, and identify potential opportunities and risks. The role aims to drive profitability and efficiency by ensuring robust financial planning and analysis processes are in place and effectively utilized.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance, including involvement in project lifecycle work and identifying organizational cost-saving opportunities.
• Utilize new tools such as ERP and EPM to improve the quality and accuracy of periodic financial reporting and future planning.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and recurring segment heads on profitability analysis and various financial indicators, proposing action plans to improve overall company profitability and asset utilization.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of IFRS for accurate financial reporting.
• Develop, present, and oversee financial budgets on a quarterly and annual basis, in addition to 5-year plans.
• Work closely with project managers and department heads to set budget goals, track results, and compare them against key financial targets.
• Support the FP&A director in various system automation projects.
• Prepare post-evaluations for recent investments to extract learnings for future investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers or department heads in evaluating new initiatives, quantifying their financial impact, and providing recommendations to decision-makers.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for Leadership Team (LT) meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Preferably, experience within the real estate, investment, or development sectors.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• SOCPA certification is mandatory.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, with responsibilities extending to operations in Jeddah. The role involves close collaboration with various internal stakeholders, including project managers, department heads, and the FP&A director.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.