Academy Performance & Planning Lead (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Academy Performance & Planning Lead to play a crucial role in driving the success of our training and development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The KAUST Academy Performance & Planning Lead is a key operational role responsible for managing the academy's strategic planning, performance reporting, and financial forecasting. 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. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic plans for academy programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce development needs. 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. Monitor and evaluate program performance by analyzing data and metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Risk & Audit Management: Monitor, track, and manage the closure of all risk and audit observations for the academy, ensuring timely resolution and compliance. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand training needs and translate them into actionable training strategies. Oversee the design and delivery of training programs, ensuring they meet quality standards and achieve desired outcomes. Provide leadership to the academy team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, showcasing program performance and key insights. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a strategic planning, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or business operations management role. Prior experience in Design and produce all academy reports related to program performance, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue generation, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Experience in development of the academy's annual budget in collaboration with program managers and central operations. Strong understanding of performance management principles and methodologies. Proven ability to analyze data and translate it into meaningful insights for program improvement. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.