Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager

Role Overview

Matar Holding Company is hiring a strategic Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The position is focused on leading company-wide planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance review activities. You will work closely with senior leaders as a finance partner, turning financial data into actionable decisions that improve efficiency and support long-term growth.

This opportunity suits someone with strong financial strategy knowledge, solid business modelling capability, and the confidence to operate in a demanding, fast-moving environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the full planning cycle, including the annual budget, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning.
• Create reliable forward-looking financial models to support investment, expansion, and risk-related decisions.
• Set up and maintain group-level planning structures, schedules, and governance practices.
• Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and evaluation of business cases for major strategic moves.
• Define, monitor, and share key financial metrics that align with overall business priorities.
• Prepare timely monthly and quarterly executive reports with variance analysis, trend review, and clear commentary.
• Work with department heads to review performance, identify opportunities and risks, and strengthen accountability.
• Support the CFO and executive leadership with insights that inform both strategic and operational choices.
• Lead financial analysis related to mergers and acquisitions, capital spending, pricing, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and strategy teams to connect financial insight with business objectives.
• Manage consolidated reporting processes in line with IFRS/GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Ensure reports are accurate, transparent, audit-ready, and compliant with internal controls.
• Coordinate with internal audit, treasury, tax, and external auditors as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Professional credentials such as ACA, CPA, or CMA are highly desirable.
• Strong background in complex budgeting, reporting, and financial governance processes.
• Advanced capability in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling.
• Exposure to enterprise planning systems or tools.
• Good understanding of IFRS/IAS standards, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic planning in large-scale or multinational organisations.

Additional Information

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Employment type: Full-time, on-site.

Vacancies: Not specified.

Compensation: Salary was not disclosed.