Financial Planning & Strategy Lead - Academy (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent is seeking a Financial Planning & Strategy Lead for the Academy division, based in Saudi Arabia. This role will be pivotal in driving the financial strategy, planning, and performance management for our educational initiatives. This position coordinates the annual budget development, tracks strategic initiatives for board-level reporting, and manages risk and audit compliance. The Lead also provides high-level project management for new initiatives, develops long-range revenue projections, and oversees the academy's policy and procedures framework to ensure operational excellence.

• Reporting & Analysis : Design and produce all academy reports related to program performance, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue generation, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning : Lead the development of the academy's annual budget in collaboration with program managers and central operations.
• Revenue Forecasting : Develop multi-year revenue projections for each program, monitor financial execution against targets, and provide regular forecasts.
• Strategic Initiative Tracking : Track and document the academy's strategic initiatives, preparing and presenting regular progress reports for the board and senior management.
• Risk & Audit Management : Monitor, track, and manage the closure of all risk and audit observations for the academy, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
• Operational & Meeting Cadence : Produce the academy's master event calendar and manage the annual calendar for key HR and finance cycles (e.g., hiring, promotions, financial report submissions).

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