Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. 

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Performance & Finance Analyst to join our team in Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME), Saudi Aramco’s Center of Excellence for the global downstream portfolio.

Your primary role as a Performance & Finance Analyst, is analyzing and evaluating the financial and operational performance of the Saudi Aramco’s downstream assets, including refineries and petrochemical plants. Your insights and recommendations will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall operational and financial performance of downstream assets and supporting them in reaching their full potential. This position requires a deep understanding of the downstream oil & gas industry, performance management and benchmarking, and strong analytical skills in operational excellence. 
 

Key Responsibilities

You are expected to be able to perform the following:

    Design standardized methodologies to collect, maintain, analyze, and present assets’ operational and financial performance data
    Design key performance indicators (KPIs) to track assets operational and financial performance
    Analyze and evaluate the financial and operational performance of Saudi Aramco’s downstream assets (e.g., turnarounds performance, maintenance costs)
    Benchmark assets’ performance against industry leaders as well as other Saudi Aramco downstream assets, utilizing standard Oil & Gas performance benchmarks (e.g., Solomon benchmarks preferred) and internal performance data
    Create and maintain models for the reporting of financial and operational results and conduct regular full potential assessments and gap studies of Saudi Aramco’s downstream assets utilizing benchmarking data, and estimate gained financial value from improvement
    Prepare and present portfolio performance reports and presentations, highlighting key findings and recommendations for GME leadership review
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify portfolio optimization opportunities and develop strategies/initiatives to address them
    Participate in the development of assets performance dashboards and reporting tools
    Stay abreast of global and regional O&G industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact assets performance
 

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will hold Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or a related field. An MBA is preferred.

You will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in performance management, data analysis or a related role within the downstream oil & gas industry

    You have solid experience in analyzing and interpreting complex operational and financial data from large Oil & Gas downstream assets
    You have solid experience with Oil & Gas benchmarking and performance management frameworks, such as Solomon or RAM
    You will be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for financial and operational decision-making
    You have experience working with data analysis tools and performance metrics, as well as presentation and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
    You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present findings to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical
    You will be able to demonstrate strong understanding of downstream oil & gas operations, including refining and petrochemicals
    Certifications such as Cost Professional (CCP), or similar are preferred. 
    You will be able to demonstrate understanding that operations are crucial for providing meaningful cost optimization and better cost structure and allocation.
    You have experience in strategic cost management, involving the ability to strategically evaluate and manage costs to align with company long term goals. 
 

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.