financial planning and analysis specialist

Seara

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  We are looking for a highly analytical and results-driven FP&amp;A Specialist to join our team in Saudi Arabia. This role will be responsible participating on the process of driving the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical processes of the organization. The role requires strong expertise in financial modelling, advanced Excel, and data-driven problem solving to support senior management with strategic insights.
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  This position will prepare accurate financial models, conduct performance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations that improve business results and operational efficiency. The role collaborates cross-functionally to develop insights that support decision-making and long-term financial health.
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   Budget &amp; Forecasting:
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   Participate in designing strategic plans based on data-driven forecasts.
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   Deliver timely forecasting updates backed by analytical rigor and validated business assumptions.
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   Lead the annual budget preparation, consolidation, and review cycle, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
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   Conduct detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget), highlight risks/opportunities, and prepare periodic performance reports.
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   Financial Modelling
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   Build, improve, and maintain driver-based financial models (P&amp;L, cash flow, long-range plans).
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   Perform scenario modelling, sensitivity testing, and &ldquo;what-if&rdquo; analyses to support strategic decisions.
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   Ensure models follow best practices: transparency, accuracy, repeatability, and data integrity.
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   QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, &amp; SKILLS
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   Academic and professional qualifications:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance or accounting
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   Professional certification (CFA, CMA, ACCA) is an advantage.
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   Experience:
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   Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&amp;A, finance, or business analytics within an industrial or FMCG company.
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   Demonstrated experience in building complex financial models (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
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  Proven track record of supporting strategic and operational decision-making through analytics.
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Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Americana Foods

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 This pivotal role will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership and strategic partnership to frozen solutions for Saudi. The role is focused on Category and Innovation. The successful candidate will drive profitable growth by translating commercial strategies into financial outcomes, ensuring robust financial planning, analysis, and decision-making. This will include strategy planning, RGM, new product innovation partnership in frozen solution range.
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  Strategic
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   Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a key financial business partner to Category Marketing and Sales teams, providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic planning, new product development, and portfolio optimization.
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   Commercial Initiative Evaluation: Lead the financial evaluation of all commercial initiatives, including pricing strategies, promotional activities, trade spend, and marketing campaigns, ensuring ROI maximization and adherence to financial targets.
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   Performance Analysis: Develop and implement robust financial models and dashboards to track, analyze, and report on category performance, identifying key drivers of profitability and areas for improvement.
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   Forecasting &amp; Budgeting: Collaborate with Category teams to develop accurate and insightful financial forecasts and budgets for assigned categories, incorporating market trends, competitive landscape, and commercial strategies.
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   Post-Mortem Analysis: Conduct thorough post-implementation reviews of commercial programs to assess effectiveness and identify best practices.
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   Lead Commercial financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
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   P&amp;L Ownership: Provide financial leadership and support for the Saudi Frozen Solutions Profit &amp; Loss (P&amp;L) statement, driving initiatives to optimize revenue, manage costs, and enhance profitability
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   Gross Margin Management: Proactively identify opportunities to improve gross margin through cost optimization, pricing adjustments, and mix management.
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   Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales and marketing, and other departments to ensure financial alignment and support decision-making.
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   Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance financial processes and systems within the supply chain function.
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   Commercial Deal Support: Provide financial analysis and negotiation support for significant commercial agreements and contracts within KSA
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   Develop Saudi MAP
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  Risk Management
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   Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with supply chain activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
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  Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills
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   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
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   Strong understanding of commercial finance, trade investments, and pricing strategies.
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   Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
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   Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic financial decisions.
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   Strong communication and presentation skills.
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  Experience
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   8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering within the FMCG sector.
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   Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East market is a plus
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Finance Business Partner

flyadeal

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   The Fleet Management Specialist provides data-driven analysis and strategic insights to optimize fleet utilization, lease management, operational costs, and route profitability. The role supports decisions related to aircraft leasing, acquisitions, retirements, and special operations (e.g., ACMI, Hajj/Umrah) through rigorous operational and competitor market analysis.
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   Analyze lease terms, benchmark against the market, and model the impact of lease extensions or terminations.
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   Build cost models to evaluate ACMI and Hajj/Umrah operations, supporting decisions on aircraft induction, retirements, and sustainability initiatives.
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   Monitor aircraft downtime, block hours, fuel burns, and maintenance delays to identify cost-saving opportunities.
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   Collaborate with Network Planning to simulate fleet deployment scenarios and optimize route profitability.
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   Develop dashboards and executive reports on fleet performance, sustainability metrics, fleet economics, risks, and opportunities.
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   Support the development of departmental SOPs and manuals.
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   Contribute to cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
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   Requirements
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Aviation Management, Finance, Data Science, or Engineering.
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   Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience in fleet planning or a related role.
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   Proficiency in Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence tools; knowledge of Python is a plus.
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   Strong understanding of aircraft leasing regulations and fleet management processes.
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   Excellent communication skills, with strong critical thinking, creativity, and decision-making abilities.
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   Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
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Fleet Management Specialist

L'Oréal

<div><div>Hello, we&rsquo;re L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al.<br>
 We&rsquo;re not just building brands; we&rsquo;re shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading&mdash;this might be the opportunity you&rsquo;ve been searching for.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
A Day in the Life</b> As a <b>Senior Finance SeedZ</b>, you&rsquo;ll be an integral part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, reporting to a senior financial leader and collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams. This program is meticulously designed to accelerate your career by immersing you in key financial functions, providing hands-on experience and strategic oversight. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to:</div><ul><li><b>
Elevate Financial Acumen:</b> Gain a deep understanding of L'Or&eacute;al's financial ecosystem, including budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic financial planning across various business units.</li><li><b>
Drive Strategic Partnerships:</b> Collaborate closely with business leaders, internal stakeholders, and external partners to provide critical financial insights that influence strategic decisions and optimize financial performance.</li><li><b>
Refine Financial Control &amp; Risk Management:</b> Contribute to strengthening financial controls, ensuring compliance, and assessing financial risks to safeguard the company's assets and strategic objectives.</li><li><b>
Analyze and Optimize:</b> Leverage advanced financial modeling and data analytics to identify trends, forecast financial outcomes, evaluate investment opportunities, and develop strategies for continuous improvement and cost efficiency.</li><li><b>
Deliver Impactful Results:</b> Take ownership of complex financial projects, lead initiatives, and contribute directly to achieving ambitious financial targets and long-term sustainable growth.</li></ul><div>
This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a tangible financial impact from day one.</div><div><b>
We Are Looking For</b> You&rsquo;re a great match for this role if you have:</div><ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in finance or a related quantitative field.</li><li>
+3 years of progressive experience in financial planning &amp; analysis, corporate finance, or a similar senior finance role, preferably within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or large multinational environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.</li><li>
Strong analytical capabilities with a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.</li><li>
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.</li><li>
A proactive, results-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.</li></ul><div><b>
What&rsquo;s In It For You</b></div><ul><li>
A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you&rsquo;ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!).</li><li>
Real responsibility from day 1&mdash;there&rsquo;s no sitting on the sidelines at L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al.</li><li>
An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as people with disabilities, are accepted, can speak up, will thrive, and are celebrated!</li><li>
A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make a concrete difference.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Who We Are</b><br>
 Join us at L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming, fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone &amp; our planet.</div><div><i>
We&rsquo;re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual&rsquo;s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.</i></div></div>

Finance Senior SeedZ Management Trainee – KSA

New East General Trading

The Role
<br><b>Duties and responsibilities:</b> • Responsible for automotive market data gathering, analysis and information sharing • Develop product planning, strategy and action plan for product line • Develop, grow and defend product strategy in each segment • Monitors product performance in each segment strata (dynamics, characteristics and trends) • Responsible for pricing, specifications, and positioning for product line up and competitors for all sales channels • Strong understanding of marketing and sales operations • Solid understanding of marketing, brand building and sales operations
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<li>Education required: Bachelor’s degree. • Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years as product planning specialist, supervisor or manager with automotive group. • Strong analytic skills • Planning capabilities • Strong presentational skills • Expertise on excel and PPT • Saudi Automotive experience preferred.</li>
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About the company
<br>New East has been serving automotive businesses since 1992. We are the largest importer & distributors of aftermarket automotive parts in United Arab Emirates. We are a proud member of Auto Parts Member Group (APMG) an industry-recognized organization that certifies and aims to create a support community for all Auto Parts Merchants in Dubai. People are at the heart of everything we do at New East. We continually invest in our highly skilled team,to ensure we progressively advance our organization and meet the future needs of the automotive aftermarket. Being the best in our field is the trademark of our company. We consistently strive to achieve zero lost sales and zero late deliveries for each and every customer.

Marketing Product Planner

Al Falak

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The Strategic Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives. This role will involve analyzing market trends, assessing the competitive landscape, and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.<br>
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<ul><li>Develop and implement strategic plans in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives</li><li>Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for growth</li><li>Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather input and ensure buy-in for strategic initiatives</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic plans and make adjustments as needed</li><li>Communicate strategic goals and progress to senior management and other relevant stakeholders</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, or related field; Master's degree is a plus</li><li>Proven experience in strategic planning, business development, or a related field</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and market trends</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Strong leadership and project management skills</li></ul></div></div><p></p>
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Excellent strategic thinking and planning abilities<br>
<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>High level of business acumen and understanding of market dynamics</li><li>Ability to set and execute strategic goals and objectives</li><li>Leadership and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Project management skills</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting</li><li>Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
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<div>Jeddah , Saudi Arabia</div>
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<div>Management</div>
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<div>Bachelor's degree</div></div></div></div>

Strategic Planning Manager

Confidential

<p>Job Title: Digital Marketing Specialist<br>Location: Jeddah, KSA - Local Hiring<br>Worker Type: Full-time<br>Industry: Transportation<br><br>📌 Key Responsibilities:<br>🔺Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility, search rankings, and traffic quality.<br>🔺Create and manage social media strategies to grow brand presence, increase engagement, and align with organizational objectives.<br>🔺Oversee social media marketing campaigns, including planning and performance monitoring.<br>🔺Apply social media SEO techniques to improve discoverability and reach.<br>🔺Design and execute digital campaigns across multiple channels (social, search, display).<br>🔺Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and generate actionable insights to improve ROI and conversion rates.<br>🔺Apply Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) strategies to enhance user experience and maximize results from digital assets.<br>🔺Manage relationships with clients to ensure clear communication and alignment on marketing activities.<br><br>📌 Must Haves:<br>🔺Proficiency in analytics and reporting to track KPIs and campaign effectiveness.<br>🔺Strong background in market research, audience segmentation, and competitor analysis.<br>🔺Proven expertise in SEO, social media strategy, and content optimization.<br>🔺Experience in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and campaign design.<br>🔺Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver measurable results.<br>🔺University Degree; master’s degree is a plus<br>🔺Project Management and Team Management experience.<br>🔺Fluent in English and Arabic<br>🔺Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</p>

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