Economic Analyst

Overview:

The company is seeking to appoint an M&A Analyst to join the M&A Advisory Department, which is part of the Finance organization. The M&A Advisory Department provides finance input to transactions throughout the transaction process, including structuring, valuation, due diligence, and support to negotiations and documentation, as well as providing objective and independent advice to senior management relating to transactions.

The M&A Analyst role supports the development and execution of transactions by providing comprehensive valuation activities to large and complex international transactions, often against challenging deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years relevant experience in conducting financial analysis in M&A transactions, likely gained in leading investment banks, accounting firms, or large international corporations.
• Significant experience in large and complex cross-border transactions in energy or natural resources sectors.
• Expert level knowledge and use of financial analysis tools and methodologies, understanding of financial statements, familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and international taxation.
• You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management, or Engineering.
• Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g. MBA) or Accounting qualification is preferred, but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expert and objective advice to senior management to support decision-making in respect of M&A valuations on specific transactions.
• Supports the development and execution of M&A transactions by providing comprehensive financial analysis activities including building and utilizing complex financial models, risk and uncertainty analysis, and producing financial statements.
• Sources and manages valuation inputs from multiple internal and external sources, and advises on gaps, deficiencies and risks.
• Develops, coaches and mentors team members in areas of expertise.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of processes and methodologies to become a center of excellence of valuation for the company.
• Provides ad hoc financial analysis activities including on transfer pricing, impairment reviews, Shareek incentives, and group policy reviews.
• Manages external Financial Advisors and consultants for valuation activities on transactions. Develops relationships in banks to bring external perspectives on the M&A landscape to the company.

Benefits:

• Compelling remuneration package.
• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• The company's Incentive Plan: This is a broad-based annual and performance based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service during the plan year.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law, a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status, you may be eligible to benefit from the company’s excellent education assistance plan for dependent children.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care via our subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics.
• Free access to recreational facilities including private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, and more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Air-conditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance.
• Short-term income benefits in the event of illness or injury.
• Death Benefit: The company pays an ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement.