Manager Financial Planning (SOTC)

About the Role

Team Saudi is seeking a Manager Financial Planning (SOTC) to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing the financial planning function for SOTC, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the delivery of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support strategic and operational decision-making. The Manager will lead the planning team, maintain standardized planning processes, and provide reliable analysis on budget performance, variances, and resource allocation to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgeting cycle, including coordinating inputs, consolidating submissions, and ensuring alignment with planning guidelines and timelines.
• Oversee periodic forecast updates, validating assumptions and clearly explaining variances against the budget.
• Review budget proposals, challenge assumptions, and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation.
• Monitor adherence to budgetary ceilings and spending trajectories, escalating risks to the Senior Manager.
• Manage the development of financial models for investment decisions, program evaluations, and scenario planning.
• Monitor variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Consolidate financial planning data across functions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage standardized planning templates, timelines, and guidance packs for consistent submissions across SOTC.
• Prepare periodic budget performance reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Identify and recommend improvements for planning tools, templates, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and develop the Financial Planning team, focusing on capability building and effective workload management.
• Coordinate with function leaders across SOTC to align budget submissions with organizational priorities and funding constraints, escalating unresolved issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgeting cycles, financial modeling, and forecasting processes.
• Experience in leading and developing a financial planning team.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a team-oriented environment, coordinating with various functional leaders across SOTC.

Our Commitment

Team Saudi is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. We value integrity, professionalism, and a dedication to maintaining a respectful workplace where all employees are protected, valued, and provided with fair opportunities to thrive.