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Head Corporate Planning & Performance
Job title
Head of Corporate Planning & Performance
Grade
Stream
Finance & Procurement
Function
Finance
Location
Oman – Muscat
Budget control
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
Reporting to
VP, Finance
Direct Reports
Manager Corporate Planning & Budgeting (1)
Manager Performance & Reporting (1)
Job purpose
Lead and oversee the Corporate Planning & Performance function within OQEP’s Finance stream, ensuring the development, consolidation, and delivery of integrated corporate planning, budgeting, and performance reporting frameworks that support strategic decision-making and drive business performance across the organization.
The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of OQEP's integrated corporate planning framework, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, financial plans, and operational targets across all business functions and streams.
- Oversee the annual corporate planning cycle including the preparation, consolidation, and submission of OQEP's Business Plan, Long-Range Plan (LRP), and annual budget in coordination with all functions and asset teams.
- Direct the corporate budgeting process end-to-end, including budget guidelines issuance, consolidation of OPEX and CAPEX submissions, variance analysis, and executive-level budget reporting.
- Lead the performance reporting function, ensuring the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful management reports, dashboards, and scorecards for OQEP's executive leadership and Board.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of OQEP's corporate KPI framework, ensuring KPIs are aligned with strategic objectives, cascaded effectively across the organization, and tracked with appropriate rigor.
- Provide strategic financial insights and analytical support to VP Finance and the Executive Leadership Team to enable informed decision-making on business performance, resource allocation, and strategic priorities.
- Lead the consolidation and analysis of mid-year and quarterly reforecasts, highlighting performance gaps, risks, and opportunities and recommending corrective actions to leadership.
- Oversee benchmarking activities against industry peers and best practices to identify performance improvement opportunities and inform strategic planning assumptions.
- Ensure integration of corporate planning and performance management processes with OQ Group requirements, timelines, and reporting standards.
- Drive the digitalization and continuous improvement of planning and performance reporting tools, systems, and processes, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
- Develop and maintain Corporate Planning & Performance policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks in alignment with OQEP and OQ Group guidelines.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with functional heads, asset management teams, and OQ Group corporate functions to ensure coherent and aligned planning and performance management across OQEP.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Corporate Planning & Performance team, fostering a high-performance culture and building capability within the department.
- Manage the Corporate Planning & Performance department budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and value delivery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Key interactions
Internal: Finance function, all OQEP business functions and streams, Operated Assets and Non-Operated Assets functions, Executive Leadership Team.
External: OQ Group Corporate Planning and Finance functions, external auditors and consultants, government ministries, benchmark and industry intelligence partners.
Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, occasional domestic and international travel.
Education requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
Preferred: Postgraduate qualification (Master’s, MBA, CFA, CIMA, CA, or CPA); professional certifications in financial planning, performance management, or business analytics are an advantage.
Language
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Arabic - Native (desirable)
Background and experience
Competencies and skills
- 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate planning, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, or performance management.
- Oil & Gas / Energy industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading corporate planning and budgeting cycles at an organizational level.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering executive-level performance reporting and KPI frameworks.
- Experience working with OQ Group or similar large integrated energy group planning processes is an advantage.
- Strong exposure to financial modelling, long-range planning, and strategic scenario analysis.
- Previous leadership of multi-disciplinary finance or planning teams.
- Experience with ERP and business intelligence platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
Soft:
- People management and leadership.
- Strategic thinking and business-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Stakeholder management across all organizational levels including ELT and Board.
- Analytical and critical thinking.
- Change management and continuous improvement mindset.
- Attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive narratives.
- Cultural sensitivity in a multinational environment.
Technical:
- Computer literacy including MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
- Corporate financial planning and budgeting methodologies.
- Long-range planning and scenario analysis.
- KPI framework design and performance management.
- Financial modelling and forecasting.
- Management reporting and dashboard development.
- Business intelligence and data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- OQ Group / OQEP planning and reporting standards.
- Benchmarking methodologies and industry analysis.
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