Performance & Finance Analyst - #7471216

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The Company Where Energy Is Opportunity

The Saudi Arabia's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) will be in Houston conducting face-to-face interviews for expatriate opportunities based in Saudi Arabia.

You will have a unique opportunity of being part of a multicultural energy company, getting involved with leading technologies and being engaged in the development of the production, shipping, and marketing of new low-carbon fuels.

Your family will enjoy a multicultural life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a country that today is full of opportunities.

Our Client

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, our client combines market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven then 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.

Why apply with us?

Apply with LHR Americas, the company chosen since 2007 by our client to support its attraction processes in Latin America. Apply to one of the vacancies we have posted, we will accompany you during the entire process. Working closely with our client's attraction team in Houston makes all the difference.

Where will you work?

Our client has a unique position in the energy industry worldwide, being the largest hydrocarbons producer with the least carbon intensity. With their considerable investment in technology and infrastructure, they strive to maximize the value of the energy they produce for the world, as well as their commitment to increase their contribution to society.

Based in Saudi Arabia, and with offices worldwide, they combine the market's discipline with a vision of the future, product of their experience of nine decades as responsible managers of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources.

This has brought them to contribute with huge social and economic benefits, not only to the Kingdom, but also to several communities and countries that depend on the vital and trustworthy energy they provide. Our client is one of the most profitable companies in the world and is amongst the first five global companies by capitalization in the stock market.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Performance & Finance Analyst to join our team in Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME), the Center of Excellence for the global downstream portfolio.

Your primary role as a Performance & Finance Analyst, is analyzing and evaluating the financial and operational performance of the downstream assets, including refineries and petrochemical plants. Your insights and recommendations will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall operational and financial performance of downstream assets and supporting them in reaching their full potential. This position requires a deep understanding of the downstream oil & gas industry, performance management and benchmarking, and strong analytical skills in operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design standardized methodologies to collect, maintain, analyze, and present assets’ operational and financial performance data.
• Design key performance indicators (KPIs) to track assets operational and financial performance.
• Analyze and evaluate the financial and operational performance of downstream assets (e.g., turnarounds performance, maintenance costs).
• Benchmark assets’ performance against industry leaders as well as other downstream assets, utilizing standard Oil & Gas performance benchmarks (e.g., Solomon benchmarks preferred) and internal performance data.
• Create and maintain models for the reporting of financial and operational results and conduct regular full potential assessments and gap studies of downstream assets utilizing benchmarking data, and estimate gained financial value from improvement.
• Prepare and present portfolio performance reports and presentations, highlighting key findings and recommendations for GME leadership review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify portfolio optimization opportunities and develop strategies/initiatives to address them.
• Participate in the development of assets performance dashboards and reporting tools.
• Stay abreast of global and regional O&G industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact assets performance.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or a related field. An MBA is preferred.
• +5 years of experience in performance management, data analysis or a related role within the downstream oil & gas industry.
• Solid experience in analyzing and interpreting complex operational and financial data from large Oil & Gas downstream assets.
• Solid experience with Oil & Gas benchmarking and performance management frameworks, such as Solomon or RAM.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for financial and operational decision-making.
• Experience working with data analysis tools and performance metrics, as well as presentation and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present findings to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
• Be able to demonstrate strong understanding of downstream oil & gas operations, including refining and petrochemicals.
• Certifications such as Cost Professional (CCP), or similar are preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding that operations are crucial for providing meaningful cost optimization and better cost structure and allocation.
• Experience in strategic cost management, involving the ability to strategically evaluate and manage costs to align with company long term goals.
  
  

Learn about the most important aspects of the company's culture

To them, their main and most valuable resource, is their people; which is why they prioritize a work and family life balance, letting them do the work they always dreamed of, generating a positive impact which translates into quality time with their families.

They invest a lot in their human talent development, giving them opportunities to face professional, technical and industry challenges so their employees may reach their maximum potential and are paid accordingly, encouraging them at all levels, to improve their knowledge and specific skills for the industry with their development program, one of the biggest worldwide.

These are the steps to apply for this job

• Resume Evaluation:
  
  

A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirement. If your resume evaluation is not suitable, you will be receiving an e-mail notification in 2–3 days.

• Interviews Stage:
  
  

If your resume matches the client's Job description requirements, a member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas may schedule a call to verify your English level or professional experience. ONLY native or advanced speakers will approve this evaluation.

If this process is successful, your resume will be submitted to our client.

If your preliminary phone/video interview is not successful, our Talent Acquisition consultant will inform you.

• Client Interview:
  
  

This interview will happen only if your resume is approved by our client.

If your interview is successful, the hiring team will further evaluate your resume, decide, and then receive a conditional job offer.

If your phone/virtual interview is not approved, LHR Americas will inform you.

• Conditional Offer:
  
  

A successful interview may result in a conditional offer of employment.

Conditions for employment include but are not limited to medical examinations, and permission to secure a visa to work and reside in-country.

Throughout all these stages, we will be with you through every stage of the hiring process