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Job title
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Head of Corporate Planning & Performance
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Grade
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Stream
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Finance & Procurement
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Function
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Finance
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Location
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Oman – Muscat
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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VP, Finance
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Direct Reports
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Manager Corporate Planning & Budgeting (1)
Manager Performance & Reporting (1)
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Job purpose
Lead and oversee the Corporate Planning & Performance function within OQEP’s Finance stream, ensuring the development, consolidation, and delivery of integrated corporate planning, budgeting, and performance reporting frameworks that support strategic decision-making and drive business performance across the organization.
The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of OQEP's integrated corporate planning framework, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, financial plans, and operational targets across all business functions and streams.
- Oversee the annual corporate planning cycle including the preparation, consolidation, and submission of OQEP's Business Plan, Long-Range Plan (LRP), and annual budget in coordination with all functions and asset teams.
- Direct the corporate budgeting process end-to-end, including budget guidelines issuance, consolidation of OPEX and CAPEX submissions, variance analysis, and executive-level budget reporting.
- Lead the performance reporting function, ensuring the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful management reports, dashboards, and scorecards for OQEP's executive leadership and Board.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of OQEP's corporate KPI framework, ensuring KPIs are aligned with strategic objectives, cascaded effectively across the organization, and tracked with appropriate rigor.
- Provide strategic financial insights and analytical support to VP Finance and the Executive Leadership Team to enable informed decision-making on business performance, resource allocation, and strategic priorities.
- Lead the consolidation and analysis of mid-year and quarterly reforecasts, highlighting performance gaps, risks, and opportunities and recommending corrective actions to leadership.
- Oversee benchmarking activities against industry peers and best practices to identify performance improvement opportunities and inform strategic planning assumptions.
- Ensure integration of corporate planning and performance management processes with OQ Group requirements, timelines, and reporting standards.
- Drive the digitalization and continuous improvement of planning and performance reporting tools, systems, and processes, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
- Develop and maintain Corporate Planning & Performance policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks in alignment with OQEP and OQ Group guidelines.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with functional heads, asset management teams, and OQ Group corporate functions to ensure coherent and aligned planning and performance management across OQEP.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Corporate Planning & Performance team, fostering a high-performance culture and building capability within the department.
- Manage the Corporate Planning & Performance department budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and value delivery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Key interactions
Internal: Finance function, all OQEP business functions and streams, Operated Assets and Non-Operated Assets functions, Executive Leadership Team.
External: OQ Group Corporate Planning and Finance functions, external auditors and consultants, government ministries, benchmark and industry intelligence partners.
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Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, occasional domestic and international travel.
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Education requirements
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Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
Preferred: Postgraduate qualification (Master’s, MBA, CFA, CIMA, CA, or CPA); professional certifications in financial planning, performance management, or business analytics are an advantage.
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Language
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate planning, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, or performance management.
- Oil & Gas / Energy industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading corporate planning and budgeting cycles at an organizational level.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering executive-level performance reporting and KPI frameworks.
- Experience working with OQ Group or similar large integrated energy group planning processes is an advantage.
- Strong exposure to financial modelling, long-range planning, and strategic scenario analysis.
- Previous leadership of multi-disciplinary finance or planning teams.
- Experience with ERP and business intelligence platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
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Soft:
- People management and leadership.
- Strategic thinking and business-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Stakeholder management across all organizational levels including ELT and Board.
- Analytical and critical thinking.
- Change management and continuous improvement mindset.
- Attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive narratives.
- Cultural sensitivity in a multinational environment.
Technical:
- Computer literacy including MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
- Corporate financial planning and budgeting methodologies.
- Long-range planning and scenario analysis.
- KPI framework design and performance management.
- Financial modelling and forecasting.
- Management reporting and dashboard development.
- Business intelligence and data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- OQ Group / OQEP planning and reporting standards.
- Benchmarking methodologies and industry analysis.
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