Description

In this role, you will support the KSA finance function as a key FP&A resource, leading business modeling, budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting. You will oversee month-end closing reviews, MIS reporting, costing analysis, and consolidation processes, while coordinating audits and collaborating with the group FP&A team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Business Modeling & Forecasting:

• Develop long-term financial planning models (3-5 years) and conduct sensitivity analyses for major strategic decisions.
• Prepare board-level financial packs to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis processes to drive proactive financial management.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Support pricing strategy and reimbursement negotiations with payors
• Develop patient-level costing models to guide pricing and resource allocation.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis-including costing and trend analysis-to identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains.
• Prepare and present comprehensive management reports, dashboards, and slide presentations for senior leadership, ensuring timely and accurate MIS reporting.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.

Month-end Closing Review, Consolidation & MIS Reporting:

• Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actual) with detailed commentary for management review.
• Oversee and support the month-end and quarter-end closing review processes, ensuring accurate consolidation of financial data across business units and facilities.
• Collaborate with entity and facility-level accounts teams to maintain data integrity and consistency in consolidation.

Audit Support & Coordination:

• Monitor internal controls and review compliance with financial policies.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of consolidated audits at the country level, including the development of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Lead audit support activities to address and resolve audit findings promptly.

Costing & Efficiency Improvement:

• Benchmark performance against industry standards and perform contribution margin analysis by service line and facility.
• Develop cost tracking reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and drive cost efficiency initiatives.
• Work with operational teams to identify process improvements that enhance cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Provide financial insights to support negotiations with banks, insurers, and other key external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the group's FP&A team to ensure alignment of financial strategies while reporting directly to the KSA Finance Head.
• Liaise with internal teams and external auditors to support cross-functional initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Strong analytical and business planning capabilities
• Expertise in costing, budgeting, and trend analysis
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities;
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to process improvements

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is required. MBA (Finance) is preferred.
• 5-7 years' FP&A or management accounting experience, ideally in healthcare or multi-entity services
• Healthcare sector experience preferred; prior KSA experience is an advantage
• Experience in ERP or financial systems implementation is a plus.