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Nestlé

<div>
 
 Decision Support Analyst
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Workplace Type:
 
 On-site
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Finance &amp; Control
 
 
 
 Reports To:
 
 Decision Support Manager
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Decision Support Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to aid decision-making within the organization. This role involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data to form strategic and operational decisions. The role of DF Analyst also encompasses the sales controlling which involves managing the sales budget and related expenses like Trade Spend, PFME.
 
 
 This position emphasizes the importance of strategic support in driving business performance and requires a blend of financial analysis, system management, and collaboration across functions.
 
 
 
 Key Outputs:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Data Analysis: Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
 </li>
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 Reporting: Prepare and present reports that summarize findings and support business decisions.
 </li>
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 Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather data and understand their analytical needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Forecasting: Assist in the development of financial forecasts and budgets based on historical data and market trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the decision-making framework.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures as well as compliance to the Credit control policy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sales Controlling:
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 Function as a co-pilot in the commercial organization in daily operations.
 </li>
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 Provide periodic reports and financial information for sales management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare monthly forecasts and facilitate sales meetings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support business decision-making, including involvement in business cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Pre-evaluation (before promo)
 </li>
 <li>
 Post-evaluation (after promo)
 </li>
 <li>
 New &amp; existing customer-related promo analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze and evaluate net prices and profitability at the customer level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support and validate the pricing framework.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist internal and HQ reporting.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Trade Spend and PFME:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee the overall trade-spend planning and track actuals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare the budget, track trade marketing expenses.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform accounting reconciliations and ensure system (SAP) provisions are supported.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and validating claims and deductions related to trade-spend.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regular preparation of reports to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Support the delivery of F&amp;C mission within the BU, provide training needs within BU
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Experiences:
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 </li>
 <ul>
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 Educational Background: A degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
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 Experience : Three years of relevant experience in financial analysis or reporting, preferably within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
 </li>
 <li>
 Soft Skills: Excellent communication, well organizedation, and planning abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships across departments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Challenging mindset: Challenging approach with positive mindset
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
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Decision support analyst

<div>Decision Support Analyst 
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
Workplace Type: On-site
Department: Finance &amp; Control
 
Reports To: Decision Support Manager
 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Position Summary 
The Decision Support Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to aid decision-making within the organization. This role involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data to form strategic and operational decisions. The role of DF Analyst also encompasses the sales controlling which involves managing the sales budget and related expenses like Trade Spend, PFME. 
This position emphasizes the importance of strategic support in driving business performance and requires a blend of financial analysis, system management, and collaboration across functions. 
Key Outputs:<ul><li>
Data Analysis: Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
</li><li>Reporting: Prepare and present reports that summarize findings and support business decisions.
</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather data and understand their analytical needs.
</li><li>Forecasting: Assist in the development of financial forecasts and budgets based on historical data and market trends.
</li><li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the decision-making framework.
</li><li>Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures as well as compliance to the Credit control policy.</li><li>
Sales Controlling:<ul><li>
Function as a co-pilot in the commercial organization in daily operations.</li><li>
Provide periodic reports and financial information for sales management.</li><li>
Prepare monthly forecasts and facilitate sales meetings.</li><li>
Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business strategies.</li><li>
Support business decision-making, including involvement in business cases.</li><li>
Pre-evaluation (before promo)</li><li>
Post-evaluation (after promo)</li><li>
New &amp; existing customer-related promo analysis</li><li>
Analyze and evaluate net prices and profitability at the customer level.</li><li>
Support and validate the pricing framework.</li><li>
Assist internal and HQ reporting.
</li></ul></li><li>Trade Spend and PFME:<ul><li>
Oversee the overall trade-spend planning and track actuals.</li><li>
Prepare the budget, track trade marketing expenses.</li><li>
Perform accounting reconciliations and ensure system (SAP) provisions are supported.</li><li>
Review and validating claims and deductions related to trade-spend.</li><li>
Regular preparation of reports to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.</li></ul></li><li>
Support the delivery of F&amp;C mission within the BU, provide training needs within BU
</li></ul>Key Experiences: 
<div><div><ul><li>Educational Background: A degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.</li><li>
Experience : Three years of relevant experience in financial analysis or reporting, preferably within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.</li><li>
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).</li><li>
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, well organizedation, and planning abilities.</li><li>
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.</li><li>
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships across departments.</li><li>
Challenging mindset: Challenging approach with positive mindset</li></ul></div></div></div>

Albawani Holding (ABH)

<div>
 
 Position: Project Risk Analyst
 
 
 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 Department: Project Risk
 
 
 Reporting to: Project Risk Director
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a
 
 Project Risk Analyst
 
 to join our Group Risk Management team. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring project-related risks throughout the project lifecycle to support effective mitigation and successful project delivery.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will contribute to strengthening project governance by embedding risk awareness, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, and providing structured reporting to support management decision-making.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Risk Assessment
 
 
 <ul>
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 Identify potential risks by studying project context and elements (financial, operational, technical, legal)
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 Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and evaluate impacts
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 Collaborate with project teams to understand existing controls
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 </ul>
 
 
 Mitigation Planning
 
 
 <ul>
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 Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
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 Coordinate with project managers on timely risk response and escalation
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 Recommend improvements based on mitigation effectiveness reviews
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 </ul>
 
 
 Risk Monitoring
 
 
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 Track risks, indicators, and mitigation actions throughout the lifecycle
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 Maintain and update the risk register
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 Communicate emerging risks to relevant stakeholders
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 </ul>
 
 
 Reporting &amp; Communication
 
 
 <ul>
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 Prepare accurate and comprehensive risk reports
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 Provide insights to support decision-making
 </li>
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 Deliver risk awareness training and workshops
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain clear documentation and reporting transparency
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Process Management &amp; Improvement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Enhance project risk management practices and systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop project risk management plans with project managers
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Support digital transformation initiatives in risk management
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience in project risk management or project management
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of risk analysis tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, and Monte Carlo
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional certifications (CQRM, PMI-RMP) are a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in risk management software, MS Project, Excel, and data analysis tools
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities in dynamic environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Project Risk Analyst

webook.com

<div>
 Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?
 
 
 If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 The Business Analyst (BA) will partner with Business Solutions Project Managers to translate business needs into clear, testable requirements for software implementations, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives across webook's delivery lanes. The BA ensures scope clarity, requirements quality, stakeholder alignment, and UAT readiness while supporting Business Solutions Department governance and stage-gate compliance.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Discovery &amp; Requirements Ownership
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business objectives, current-state pain points, and target-state processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Elicit, analyze, and document BRD/FRD (or equivalent) with acceptance criteria, business rules, edge cases, and non-functional requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate requirements into user stories / backlog items on Jira with traceability from business goals to deliverables.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive requirement sign-off and baseline control with the PM (scope discipline and change control).
 </li>
 <li>
 Delivery Enablement
 </li>
 <li>
 Support solution definition, integration requirements, data migration needs, and test/UAT strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Product/Ops/Design to validate feasibility assumptions and operational readiness inputs before build/config progresses.
 </li>
 <li>
 UAT &amp; Quality Assurance Support
 </li>
 <li>
 Define UAT scope, test scenarios, and user journeys aligned to acceptance criteria.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support test data preparation and coordinate with PMs on UAT execution cycles, defect triage, and retest/closure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure deliverables are "UAT-ready" with clear pass/fail criteria and auditable evidence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a structured bridge between business stakeholders and delivery teams, reducing ambiguity and preventing scope creep.
 </li>
 <li>
 Produce crisp documentation and decision logs to keep stakeholders aligned and de-risk delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Governance &amp; Continuous Improvement
 </li>
 <li>
 Support department's governance by ensuring artifacts are complete for stage gates (e.g., requirements baseline, acceptance criteria, UAT packs, handover inputs).
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to reusable templates, requirement standards, and lessons learned to improve delivery velocity and quality.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree (Engineering, IT, or related).
 </li>
 <li>
 2-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in software implementation and/or digital transformation environments (mandatory).
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience producing requirements documentation (BRD/FRD), user stories, process maps, and acceptance criteria.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on exposure to UAT planning/execution and defect triage workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder facilitation skills: workshops, alignment sessions, and decision-making forums.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred (Nice To Have)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with ticketing, e-commerce, payments, or marketplace platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to integrations, APIs, data migration, and operational readiness concepts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with stage-gate delivery models and change request governance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Certifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 IIBA ECBA / CCBA
 </li>
 <li>
 ITIL 4 and above (nice to have)
 </li>
 <li>
 Cloud Fundamentals is preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Business Analyst

WEbook.com

<div>Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?
If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.
Job Overview:
The Business Analyst (BA) will partner with Business Solutions Project Managers to translate business needs into clear, testable requirements for software implementations, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives across webook&rsquo;s delivery lanes. The BA ensures scope clarity, requirements quality, stakeholder alignment, and UAT readiness while supporting Business Solutions Department governance and stage-gate compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
 1) Discovery &amp; Requirements Ownership<ul><li>
Lead and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business objectives, current-state pain points, and target-state processes.</li><li>
Elicit, analyze, and document BRD/FRD (or equivalent) with acceptance criteria, business rules, edge cases, and non-functional requirements.</li><li>
Translate requirements into user stories / backlog items on Jira with traceability from business goals to deliverables.</li><li>
Drive requirement sign-off and baseline control with the PM (scope discipline and change control).
</li></ul>2) Delivery Enablement<ul><li>
Support solution definition, integration requirements, data migration needs, and test/UAT strategy.</li><li>
Collaborate with Product/Ops/Design to validate feasibility assumptions and operational readiness inputs before build/config progresses.
</li></ul>3) UAT &amp; Quality Assurance Support<ul><li>
Define UAT scope, test scenarios, and user journeys aligned to acceptance criteria.</li><li>
Support test data preparation and coordinate with PMs on UAT execution cycles, defect triage, and retest/closure.</li><li>
Ensure deliverables are &ldquo;UAT-ready&rdquo; with clear pass/fail criteria and auditable evidence.</li></ul>
4) Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication<ul><li>
Act as a structured bridge between business stakeholders and delivery teams, reducing ambiguity and preventing scope creep.</li><li>
Produce crisp documentation and decision logs to keep stakeholders aligned and de-risk delivery.</li></ul>
5) Governance &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Support department&rsquo;s governance by ensuring artifacts are complete for stage gates (e.g., requirements baseline, acceptance criteria, UAT packs, handover inputs).</li><li>
Contribute to reusable templates, requirement standards, and lessons learned to improve delivery velocity and quality.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Engineering, IT, or related).</li><li>
2&ndash;3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in software implementation and/or digital transformation environments (mandatory).</li><li>
Proven experience producing requirements documentation (BRD/FRD), user stories, process maps, and acceptance criteria.</li><li>
Hands-on exposure to UAT planning/execution and defect triage workflows.</li><li>
 Strong stakeholder facilitation skills: workshops, alignment sessions, and decision-making forums.</li></ul>
Preferred (Nice to Have)<ul><li>
Experience with ticketing, e-commerce, payments, or marketplace platforms.</li><li>
Exposure to integrations, APIs, data migration, and operational readiness concepts.</li><li>
Familiarity with stage-gate delivery models and change request governance.</li></ul>
Certifications<ul><li>
IIBA ECBA / CCBA</li><li>
ITIL 4 and above (nice to have)</li><li>
Cloud Fundamentals is preferred</li></ul></div>

Barns

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 The Cost Analyst will be responsible for analyzing product, service, and operational costs to provide insights that support expense control, efficiency improvements, and profitability. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies while delivering accurate cost analysis to support decision-making.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Collect and analyze data related to direct and indirect costs.
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 <li>
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports.
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 Monitor and explain variances between actual and planned costs.
 </li>
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 Contribute to the development and improvement of cost systems.
 </li>
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 Analyze product and project costs, providing recommendations for optimization.
 </li>
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 Conduct feasibility studies, break-even, and cost-benefit analyses.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support budget preparation with accurate cost insights.
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 Coordinate with different departments to identify cost-saving opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support inventory verification and ensure accuracy of cost records.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with accounting policies and international standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional certification is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 2&ndash;4 years of experience in cost analysis or industrial accounting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of cost systems (standard, actual, variable, etc.).
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 High attention to detail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good command of English (spoken and written).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Cost Analyst

Talents Arena

Job Title: Senior Business AnalystLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team on-site in Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. You will leverage your extensive experience to analyze complex business challenges, design innovative solutions, and ensure that all technical initiatives align with our corporate strategic goalsKey ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end business analysis activities, including requirements of gathering, documentation, validation, and change management.Conduct workshops, interviews, and meetings with stakeholders to understand business needs and define clear functional and non-functional requirements.Develop business models, process maps, feasibility studies, and gap analyses to support decision-making.Translate business requirements into detailed BRDs, SRS documents, use cases, and user stories.Collaborate with development, QA, and project management teams to ensure accurate implementation of requirements.Evaluate existing systems and processes, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend optimized solutions.Support UAT planning and execution, ensuring solutions meet business expectations.Prepare analytical reports and insights to support strategic planning and operational excellence.Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices such as BABOK, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing expert guidance on process optimization and digital transformation initiatives.Qualifications &amp; RequirementsEducation: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in business analysis, IT projects, and digital transformation with a proven track record in large-scale enterprise projects.Language: Native Arabic and fluent English are mandatory.Location: Must be based in Saudi Arabia for full-time on-site work.Nationality: Saudi CandidatesRequired SkillsExceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologiesMastery of business modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Jira, Confluence, Lucid chart) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and presentation development.Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.close attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to work.Preferred CertificationsCBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)PMIPBA (Professional in Business Analysis)Agile/Scrum certificationsJob Type: Full-timePay: ﷼20,000.00 - ﷼22,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What's Your Nationality? </li></ul>Work Location: In person

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