Statistics Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-driven and business-savvy Statistics Specialist to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah. The specialist will play a crucial role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, pricing evaluation, and monitoring business performance to aid strategic leadership decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate annual budgets, prepare periodic forecasts, and devise extended business plans.
• Perform financial and profitability analyses to assist decision-making processes.
• Track sales results, plan volumes, and evaluate pricing strategies.
• Examine discrepancies between budgets and forecasts and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Create management reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior management.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial review meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to guarantee strategic alignment.
• Deliver insights on financial health, sector trends, and potential opportunities.
• Support operational choices including vehicle procurement and inventory planning through comprehensive data analyses.
• Engage with regional and international partners as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Planning, Management Reporting, or Finance roles.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, encompassing financial modeling, PivotTables, forecasting, and analytics.
• Strong analytical capabilities, problem-solving aptitude, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and analyzing business performance.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Fluent English required; Arabic language proficiency is advantageous.

Desired Attributes

• High commercial and financial insight.
• Capability to work autonomously and influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Maintains high integrity and handles sensitive financial data with confidentiality.
• Meticulous and highly organized with excellent reporting skills.