Planning & Performance Management Analyst

<b>Aramco energizes the world economy.</b> <br> <br> Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. <br> <br> With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society. <br> <br> Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. <br> <br> We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.<br><br><b>Overview</b><br><br>We are seeking a Planning and Performance Management Analyst to join our Upstream Strategy and Portfolio Management team. This position is part of a segment level finance team that plays a critical role within Upstream Finance, providing control, oversight and assurance of the planning, management and efficiency of the segment portfolio through ongoing scrutiny, benchmarking and continual improvement recommendations. <br> <br> As part of the team, the Analyst will be responsible for providing evaluation and decision support on Upstream segment and Corporate initiatives through economic analysis and modeling, ensuring in-depth understanding of valuation, risks and overall impacts on segment portfolio and financials.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b><br><br>You will be required to perform the following: <br> <br> Evaluate and support capital and operating expenditure cost allocation decisions for the Upstream segment through ongoing scrutiny, striking the right balance between challenge and support for segment admin areas case submissions. <br> <br> Provide analytical findings and recommendations relating to regular Planning & Performance Management (P&PM) tasks such as business plan preparation, performance tracking and measurement, and performance analysis and accountability reporting. <br> <br> Conduct special P&PM-related studies such as the development of performance initiatives and business cases, benchmarking, risk management, design and re-design of measurements, processes and workflows, and information system-related changes. <br> <br> Develop new financials models or review segment related models providing economic insights on earnings, investments and energy market matters. <br> <br> Develop benchmarking analysis to identify value opportunities.<br><br><b>Minimum Requirements</b><br><br>As a successful candidate, you <br> <br> Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline. Advanced Business degree (e.g. MBA) and / or a relevant professional certificate (e.g. CFA, CMA) would be favorable. <br> <br> Have a strong oil and gas financial experience with sound quantitative background and analytical skills. <br> <br> Have a minimum of 7 years of related experience in capital management, planning, economic risk management, M&A and benchmarking activities. <br> <br> Can track record in the field of financial analysis, portfolio valuation and management. <br> <br> Have an experience with Hyperion Strategic Finance would be considered an asset.<br><br><b> Working environment </b> <br> <br> Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. <br> <br> At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. <br> <br> We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.