1. ABOUT THE POSITION
Governance authority in KSA is looking for The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in managing, analyzing, and governing the financial performance of revenue-generating services and partnership models.
The role is responsible for day-to-day financial oversight, forecasting, scenario analysis, and performance tracking to ensure revenue initiatives are financially viable, sustainable, and aligned with the governance authority’s strategic and regulatory objectives.
The position plays a critical role in enabling evidence-based decision-making, ensuring transparency in partner revenue sharing, and supporting compliance with public-sector financial governance requirements within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Create the Feasibility
§ Support Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in preparation of financial feasibility studies for new services, partnership initiatives, and service expansions.
§ Develop financial models to assess demand, pricing assumptions, revenue potential, and cost-to-serve.
§ Contribute to value-for-money and cost-benefit analyses required for management and regulatory approvals.
§ Document feasibility assumptions, risks, and sensitivities in line with approved governance requirements.
B. Revenue Strategy & Monetization
- Support the implementation of approved revenue and monetization strategies for authority services delivered through partnerships.
- Build and maintain monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, including transaction volumes, revenues, costs-to-serve, and partner payout calculations.
- Develop scenario-based financial models (base, upside, downside) to quantify the impact of:
- New services or enhancements
- Pricing or fee structure changes
- Channel or partner expansion
- Policy or regulatory changes
C. Partnership Revenue Governance
§ Manage and support the financial day-to-day operations of partnerships, ensuring accurate tracking of revenues and partner performance.
§ Monitor partner performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and revenue targets.
§ Support revenue-sharing calculations and validate alignment with contractual and commercial terms.
§ Assist in identifying revenue risks, variances, and potential leakage issues.
D. Financial Oversight & Compliance
§ Support the annual budgeting and financial planning cycle by providing forecasts, assumptions, and variance analyses aligned with approved business plans.
§ Ensure all financial analyses, forecasts, and reports are accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready.
§ Support compliance with internal financial controls, partnership governance policies, and applicable government regulations.
§ Assist in internal and external audit activities related to partnership financial performance.
E. Cross-Functional Communications with Stakeholders
§ Coordinate closely with:
- Revenue and partnership leadership
- Operations and service delivery teams
- Legal, compliance, and enterprise architecture teams
- External private-sector partners (as required)
§ Communicate financial insights, forecasts, and performance results clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
§ Support resolution of operational or performance issues impacting revenue realization.
F. Performance & Value Realization
§ Track and analyze quarterly and annual partnership performance metrics against approved targets and business cases.
§ Analyze variances between forecasted and actual performance and provide actionable insights.
§ Document financial and operational performance progress in business plans, management reports, and periodic reviews.
§ Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize revenue, cost efficiency, and partnership performance.
Skills
3. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
A. Experience
§ 5–8 years of relevant experience in:
- Financial analysis
- Revenue management or commercial finance
- Partnership or project financial support
§ Experience in regulated, audit-driven, or government / semi-government environments is preferred.
§ Demonstrated experience in financial forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance analysis.
B. Education & Qualifications
§ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
§ Master’s degree (MBA or Finance) is preferred.
§ Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA are an advantage.
§ Strong proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel or equivalent).