Published: 2026-06-11
Senior Project Financial Analyst at Riyadh-based Firm
About the role
The Senior Project Financial Analyst (also known as Senior Financial Analyst, Project Finance Specialist, Finance Project Lead) will provide consultancy and financial guidance to a leading organization in the accounting sector, located in Riyadh. This senior‑level position works closely with the operating team—including Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Program Management—to understand financial inputs and shape operating decisions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver consultancy and strategic financial guidance to senior management.
- Partner with the Manufacturing function to align cost structures with production plans.
- Collaborate with the Logistics team to evaluate transportation and inventory financing.
- Support Engineering by analyzing project budgets and capital expenditures.
- Work with Purchasing to assess supplier contracts and procurement spend.
- Assist Quality department in quantifying quality‑related cost impacts.
- Engage with Program Management to integrate financial milestones into program schedules.
- Interpret financial inputs from all functions and provide actionable recommendations for operating decisions.
Requirements
- Proven senior‑level experience in financial analysis and project finance.
- Strong ability to understand and synthesize financial data from diverse operational areas.
- Excellent collaboration skills for cross‑functional partnership.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, cost analysis, and variance reporting.
- Solid knowledge of capital budgeting, cost modeling, and financial forecasting.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with senior expertise.
- Opportunity to influence strategic decisions across multiple business units.
- Exposure to a broad range of functions within a dynamic Riyadh‑based organization.
Job Tips for Success
- Build strong relationships with each operating team to gather accurate financial inputs.
- Leverage advanced financial modeling techniques to present clear, data‑driven recommendations.
- Stay updated on industry best practices in cost modeling, variance analysis, and capital budgeting.
- Communicate insights in concise, actionable language to facilitate swift decision‑making.