Affiliate Finance Advisor (Relocation to Saudi Arabia is Required)

About the role

The Affiliate Finance Advisor will join the Sales & Supply Planning (S&SP) Business Support Division within the Sales and Supply Planning Admin Area. This division enhances governance, oversight, and board-level support for Aramco's overseas offices, including Aramco Europe, Aramco Americas, and Aramco Asia. These offices provide essential services in procurement, recruitment, research, public relations, and crude marketing. The role ensures financial discipline, governance compliance, and strategic alignment of these offices with Aramco’s global objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance representative in relation to affiliate board and committee meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure financial compliance with Aramco’s governance policies, local regulations, and shareholder directives.
• Prepare and present Pre-Board reports, financial summaries, and performance dashboards for overseas offices.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of finance-related Board Resolutions and Governance Action Items.
• Review and analyze annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts of Aramco’s overseas offices.
• Monitor financial performance against approved plans and identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Conduct financial health assessments and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal audit, controllers, treasury, compliance, and legal teams to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
• Support the implementation of Aramco’s financial policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks across overseas offices.
• Ensure alignment with global tax, treasury, and reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with local regulatory environments and operational models.
• Act as a liaison between Aramco HQ and overseas finance teams, fostering strong collaboration and transparency.
• Provide financial guidance and support to affiliate management and board representatives.
• Lead internal initiatives to improve governance processes, financial reporting standards, and knowledge sharing across the affiliate network.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Management.
• A professional finance certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or CIMA) is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Corporate Governance, or Affiliate Management, preferably in a multinational corporate environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial oversight of international subsidiaries or affiliates.
• Demonstrated experience in Board-level financial reporting, governance frameworks, and policy implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external partners.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environments and manage complex governance structures.

About the company

Aramco energizes the world economy and occupies a special position in the global energy industry. As one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, Aramco has among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With significant investment in technology and infrastructure, Aramco maximizes the value of the energy it produces while enhancing its societal impact.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with offices worldwide, Aramco combines market discipline with a long-term view, built on nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s hydrocarbon resources. The company delivers societal and economic benefits globally, supplying reliable energy to communities, economies, and countries.

Aramco is one of the most profitable companies in the world and among the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Working environment

High-performing employees are drawn to Aramco by its challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities, supported by investment in capital and technology. The company addresses global energy challenges and invests heavily in talent development, offering one of the largest workforce development programs in the world. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies.