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).