Planning & Control Manager

Eram Talent is seeking a skilled and experienced Planning & Control Manager to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The Planning & Control Manager works under C&C Business Operations and is responsible for providing an oversight into all C&C Projects and Initiatives in terms of financial governance, planning, monitoring and reporting. The main objectives are to establish and maintain C&C projects financial procedures, business processes, reporting and overall compliance and governance, monitor and report on overall C&C program of projects and initiatives in terms of budget, forecast, cash-flow, accrual accounting and financial management, work with C&C stakeholders and Finance to align C&C strategic objectives and KAUST policies and procedures, and conduct various analysis on C&C projects cost, benchmarking and commercial performance. Responsibilities include leading financial governance for all projects, ensuring compliance with project control requirements, coordinating with Finance, Procurement, and stakeholders, developing cost control strategies, conducting gap and performance analysis, overseeing project planning and budgeting from feasibility to completion, monitoring project performance and schedules, managing cash flow and invoicing processes, driving stakeholder collaboration, and enhancing project performance and governance. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with PMP certification as a plus, a minimum of 10+ years of experience in project planning, cost control, and financial management, strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial governance, proven experience managing large-scale projects, proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP systems, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent analytical and leadership skills.