Deputy FP&A Manager – Dammam, Saudi Arabia

About the role

The Deputy FP&A Manager will act as the second‑in‑command within the Financial Planning & Analysis function, supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision‑making for a leading multinational food manufacturing company in Dammam. The role partners with senior leadership to drive profitability, cost‑saving initiatives and business expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead/co‑lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning.
• Drive monthly management reporting and variance analysis.
• Lead profitability analysis across products, channels and customers.
• Support pricing, promotions and commercial decision‑making.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning tools.
• Drive cost‑saving and productivity initiatives.
• Support strategic investments and business expansion.
• Lead ERP, reporting automation and data governance initiatives.
• Mentor FP&A analysts and support the FP&A Director.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership.

Required profile

• 8–12 years of experience in FP&A, Management Control, Commercial Finance or Business Finance.
• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods or Manufacturing (preferred).
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and profitability analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, BI tools and reporting automation.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CMA, CFA or MBA are an advantage.

Required skills

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Profitability analysis
• ERP systems
• Business intelligence (BI) tools
• Reporting automation
• Scenario planning tools