Financial Planning & Analysis Officer

At Lendo, we are a fast-growing FinTech company revolutionizing financial access for SMEs across Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Officer to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial for analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing valuable insights to support our Head of Finance in strategic decision-making. As we continue to scale, your expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining financial integrity will help guide Lendo’s growth and ensure our financial health remains strong.

Key Requirements:

• Producing presentations & reports for executive, audit & board committees, etc. with business analysis and commentary based on business environment, peer group performance and the actual performance vs. budget
• Financial Planning: assist and maintain the organization's financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze financial and operational performance metrics to provide insights into trends, opportunities, and risks that impact the organization's financial performance.
• Budgeting: Coordinate the budgeting process, working with various departments to set and monitor budgets, analyze variances, and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Market Research: Prepare financial analysis based on market research & conduct competitor benchmarking, market trends, and business initiatives to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain financial models to simulate scenarios, evaluate potential investments, and assess the financial impact of strategic decisions.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying discrepancies and providing explanations for variances.
• Management Reporting: Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, financial trends, and actionable insights.
• Segmentation reporting: Provide financial insights into revenue & cost allocations per segment, per product and per business project.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis to identify areas of cost savings, efficiency improvements, and revenue generation opportunities within the organization.
• Financial Strategy: Assist HOF in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
• Forecast Accuracy: Monitor the accuracy of financial forecasts, continuously improving forecasting methodologies and processes to enhance accuracy and reliability.
• Compliance: Ensure financial compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies, maintaining the integrity of financial data and reporting.

Qualifications:

• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a financial institution.

• Strong analytical and constructive mindset, with special attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to drive financial commentary for HOF & management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance (preferably) or Business.

• Professional Certifications in Financial modeling, e.g.: FMVA or aspiring CFA will be advantageous.