Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to design, develop, and implement a robust mechanism for tracking and analyzing the financial performance of our work orders throughout their entire lifecycle. This critical role will focus on creating end-to-end visibility from the initial quotation stage through to final order closing, ensuring accurate costing, optimal margin realization, and controlled consumption and spending.
The ideal candidate will be a bridge between our Finance, Operations, and Sales teams, using data to provide actionable insights that drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience & Knowledge Requirements:
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Experience: Typically, 3-5 years of experience in electrical and technical sales within the power Transmission and distribution sector, with specific experience in the KSA utility market often preferred.
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Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of LV, MV & HV electrical products, systems, and relevant international standards (e.g. IEC)
Skills Requirements:
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Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
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Demonstrates great relationship-building skills and a customer-focused approach.
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Proficiency in English; Arabic language abilities are also required.
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Other Requirements: A valid Saudi Arabian driving license may be necessary for client and site visits.
Job Responsibilities
1. Mechanism Design & Development:
Design and document the end-to-end process for tracking work order financials (costing, margins, consumptions, spending).
Develop standardized reporting templates, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance at each stage of the work order lifecycle.
Identify and map data sources from various systems (ERP, CRM, time-tracking, procurement) to create a single source of truth.
Propose and implement automated data collection and validation processes to ensure data integrity.
2. Data Analysis & Insight Generation:
Conduct deep-dive analysis to compare quoted costs and margins against actuals, identifying and investigating variances.
Analyze consumption rates (materials, labor hours) and spending patterns to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for cost savings.
Perform root cause analysis on margin erosion, providing clear explanations for deviations.
Develop predictive models to forecast final margins and flag "at-risk" work orders proactively.
3. Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with the Sales and Quotations team to ensure cost estimates are accurate and reflective of current operational realities.
Work with Project Managers and Operations teams to understand consumption variances and implement corrective actions.
Partner with the Finance department to ensure the mechanism aligns with general ledger accounts and financial reporting requirements.
Facilitate regular review meetings with stakeholders to present findings, insights, and recommendations.
4. System & Tool Enhancement:
Act as a key user for the company's ERP system (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) regarding work order and project accounting modules.
Identify and recommend system enhancements or new tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the costing mechanism.
Lead or contribute to the implementation of relevant business intelligence (BI) tools.