23 Economic Analysis jobs in Saudi Arabia

Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Research & Market Intelligence Specialist for a client in Riyadh, KSA.Kindly review the Job requirements below. Your immediate application will enable us to place you successfully.

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of experience in market research, strategy, or financial analysis
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills (Excel, Power BI, Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken & written)

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional certifications (CFA Level 1, FRM, Data Analytics)
• Experience in banking, fintech, or consulting environments

About Us:

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services. Our in-depth technical knowledge and broad experience of working with world-class companies enables organizations to leverage our capabilities in developing winning strategies and cost-effective solutions.

We are an UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and are certified from National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Acknowledgements from Industry Peers:

• Winner of Entrepreneur 360 Award
• IAOP Award; Ranked in top 100 internationally.
• Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest. Growing companies of America.
• Named one of the top ten fastest growing businesses in Houston in 2016.
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ s Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017.

Our Seven Pillars:

We rely on the seven core values that we believe enable us to deliver quality for our consultants and clients: Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People and Stewardship

Through strict adherence to these core values, we have achieved success beyond all documented forecasts and anticipation.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: Remote

We're Hiring: Part-Time Market Research Assistant (Saudi Arabia)

Proctor Global Design is seeking a part-time Market Research Assistant to support our efforts in gathering market intelligence on construction and mining equipment across Saudi Arabia.

Job Details:

• Position: Market Research Assistant

• Target Market: Saudi Arabia

• Contract: 1-2 Months

• Engagement: Part-time (Remote)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research focused on large equipment such as generators and compressors

• Identify and engage with relevant businesses and stakeholders within the region

• Communicate effectively via phone and email to collect and verify data

Requirements:

• Prior experience with industrial equipment, especially generators and compressors

• Strong networking and outreach skills within the Saudi market

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

• Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available to start immediately

How to Apply:

If you're motivated, resourceful, and ready to contribute to high-impact research, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at with a brief overview of your background and your enthusiasm for meeting research targets.

Part-Time Market Analyst - Education Sector (Vision 2030 Focused)

Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Employment Type:
Part-Time - Project-based

Industry:
Education & Training

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic Market Analyst to conduct comprehensive market research for diploma programs targeting high school graduates in Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on identifying high-demand training programs aligned with Vision 2030 initiatives and the Kingdom's evolving workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis of diploma programs with strong demand in Saudi Arabia's evolving job market
• Research Vision 2030 sectors: renewable energy, technology, tourism, healthcare, entertainment, logistics, and emerging industries
• Analyze labor market trends and skill gaps for high school graduates
• Identify competitor offerings and market positioning opportunities
• Survey target audience (high school students and parents) on program preferences
• Provide data-driven recommendations on viable diploma programs
• Assess accreditation requirements and regulatory landscape
• Deliver comprehensive market research reports with actionable insights

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years of market research or business analysis experience
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives
• Knowledge of the Saudi education and training sector
• Proficiency in market research methodologies and data analysis tools
• Excellent report writing skills (Arabic & English)
• Experience with surveys, focus groups, and statistical analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in education or the vocational training sector
• Familiarity with TVTC, Ministry of Education, or HRDF requirements
• Experience with labor market information systems
• Knowledge of Saudi youth employment trends

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Competitive hourly/project-based compensation
• Opportunity to shape educational programs impacting Saudi youth
• Contribution to Vision 2030 objectives

To Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience with Vision 2030-related market research to WhatsApp

We are conducting a high-priority market research study and are looking for 3 qualified participants (out of 10 total) to take part in 45–60 minute interviews.

The project aims to gather valuable insights from professionals in the food industry to help leading organizations improve supplier strategies and sourcing.

Who we are looking for:

Role: Mid-to-senior level professionals (Manager, Director, VP) in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations.

Responsibilities: Direct decision-makers or strong influencers in supplier selection for ingredients.

Experience: At least 1 year of purchasing experience with chocolate, bakery, or dairy components.

Location Focus:

Primary: KSA & Jordan

Secondary: UAE, Egypt, Iraq

Target Companies include:

Leading food and retail groups such as Baskin Robbins, Krispy Kreme, Caribou Coffee, RIFAI, Saadeddin, Nesto, Carrefour, LuLu, Costco Wholesale, and other major local suppliers/distributors (full list available).

Why participate?

Share your expertise and help shape future sourcing strategies.

Contribute to valuable market insights for global food industry players.

We are recruiting urgently with a deadline by next Monday. If you qualify or know someone who does, please reach out or apply immediately.

The Pricing and Market Research Manager will assist in developing pricing models and conducting market research to support project strategies and enhance the company's competitive edge. This role involves analyzing market data, monitoring industry trends, and providing actionable insights to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Pricing Model | Pricing Formulation | Real Estate Valuation | Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) | Market Insights | Financial Analysis | Reporting and Presentation| Regulatory Compliance

MAIN TASKS, DUTIES, RESPONEBILITIES:

Assist in developing and maintaining pricing models using a combination of market data and project-specific insights.

Conduct comparative market analysis (CMA) to support pricing.

Analyze market data, customer preferences, and competitor pricing to derive actionable insights for pricing optimization

Collaborate with senior team members to prepare pricing simulations and assess potential scenarios for various projects

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of market research data by maintaining and organizing databases effectively

Collect and analyze data on market trends, competition, and economic indicators to identify opportunities and risks

Support the preparation of feasibility studies and project risk assessments by conducting data analysis and assisting with basic financial projections Stay informed of local real estate regulations and industry developments to align research with legal standards

Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations on market research findings and pricing insights, providing actionable recommendations for strategic decision-making by the Chief Investment Officer

Collaborate with the pricing and research team, contributing to discussions and brainstorming sessions to refine strategies and align findings with company objectives

Identify opportunities for process improvement in pricing and market research activities

Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. or a similar role in Real Estate Industry.

3 years of experience in pricing, market research, or a similar role, preferably in the real estate industry.

Job Title: Financial Analysis Manager

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Permanent

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.

• Analyze financial results, variances, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights.

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting processes.

• Collaborate with business units, operations, and leadership teams to align financial goals with organizational objectives.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

• Mentor and manage a team of financial analysts, fostering professional growth and continuous improvement.

• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.

• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Description

At Basamh Group, our mission is to grow people and companies by empowering individuals and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve sustainable success. Backed by over 75 years of experience, we've built a strong, consumer-centric ecosystem serving the MEA region. Our excellence in distribution is driven by Basamh Trading Company (BTC) in retail and Specialized Food Services (SFS) in HORECA. GoodyCo leads our efforts in marketing and brand building, while Thokoman Foods anchors our manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by our core values of true ownership, passion to grow, transparency and family spirit, we are committed to establishing long-term partnerships with our people and all those we work with. We aim to strengthen our network, uplift our communities, and build a legacy of homegrown success stories that inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Financial Analysis Assistant Manager. Responsible to drive financial results by working with assigned business function (Brand / Sales (CDM/BDM) / Operations / IDU).

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Be the finance spoc for the assigned category / department as part of the Multi-functional Business Cell Team.
• Be the finance leader in all Multi-functional business cell meetings, that provides financial insights into business decisions.
• Actively participate in BCM discussions to drive business forward. Also enable team with financial data on Sales, Profit, Spending, Building Blocks leading to category profit efficiency tracking.
• Provide monthly reporting of the assigned category's financial results. Perform variance analysis of actuals vs. forecast, and propose corrective actions, where needed.
• Lead the preparation of annual budget of the assigned business department or Category in line with the company's short / medium term targets.
• Lead certain financial analysis processes / projects as and when assigned by the manager e.g. NPDs tracking, Factsheets process management, competitive analysis, customer profitability analysis and any other projects.
• Conducting business analysis on the assigned category / department to drive value addition that will improve business financial performance (e.g. Optimizations in pricing, channel mix, sku mix, cost, spending etc.).
• Develop accurate & automated reporting tools for financial data reporting and analysis, that enables quicker work processes.
• Work closely as needed with the accounting team to exchange information on budgets/spending and ensure accurate booking and tracking of expenses in P&L.
• Seek to learn and grow self-capability in financial and accounting standards and budget management.
• Expected to be part of organization/capability building effort e.g. actively participates and/or organizes team engagement events.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Strong communication skills
• Accounting knowledge (optional)
• Proficiency in financial analysis

Working Environment

At Basamh Group, we pride ourselves on attracting talented individuals by offering dynamic and rewarding professional opportunities that inspire growth and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of growth by supporting continuous development through hands-on learning, comprehensive online resources, interactive training, and personalized coaching. Guided by our core value of family spirit, we cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We ensure our people contribute to our collective success while finding fulfillment and pride in being part of the Basamh Group family.

Job Description
Provide financial advice, support and consultation to the assigned departments to ensure the alignment with the set financial plans and policies. Develop financial reports and analysis to identify the financial impact and the financial performance in addition to supporting the decision-making process for assigned departments or business functions.

Accountabilities

• Lead the financial evaluation in the assigned departments' projects through the set of the financial plan, development and review of the financial models, data and KPIs and the alignment with the concerned stakeholders.
• Act as the financial partner to the assigned departments through providing the support, financial knowledge, budget and forecasts and communicating the business requirements/needs of the assigned departments to the Finance division's different departments to ensure interdepartmental alignment.
• Issue periodic financial reports for the assigned departments including the review of the actual progress against the financial plan in order to identify the financial performance of the assigned departments to the concerned stakeholders.
• Perform financial analysis for the assigned departments including the deficiencies and the areas of improvement in order to support the decision making process.
• Follow-up with the assigned departments and stakeholders on the decisions and corrective actions based on the financial analysis provided and identifying the financial impact of the decisions.
• Participate with the assigned departments in the development, update and documentation of the processes, procedures, SOPs…etc. through the collaboration with the concerned stakeholders to ensure standardization and the alignment with the financial requirements.
• Lead and participate in the automation of the financial analysis reports through the collaboration with the concerned departments as the IT division to ensure the efficiency, timely and accuracy of the financial reports and financial data.
• Act as a key advisor to business units, providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Drive the performance of finance teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and strategic financial management.

Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned Accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Indoors : 90%
• Outdoors : 10%
• Working Days : 5 Working Days
• Days off : 2 Days Off
• Working Hours : 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 hour break)

Job Requirement

Education

• BSc in Finance or Accounting

Experience

• 3 in a similar role (for MG) 5 in a similar role (for SMG) Years of Experience

Computer Skills

• MS Office Suite

Language

• English
• Arabic

Internal Job Title:Assistant Manager (Financial Analysis & Reporting)

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Job Reference No: 4165

Job Purpose

•To provide timely & accurate financial information and reports

•Payroll Administration & Management

•Assist the FM in all matters related to Compliance, Reporting and Audit

Job Dimensions

Number of Staff Supervised:Direct Reports:One

Key Accountabilities

Monthly, quarterly and annual closure and preparation of management reports and financial statements are undertaken in a timely manner to meet strict group reporting deadlines. - Timeliness and accuracy

In coordination with the FM preparation and analysis of periodic cash forecasts, exceptional reporting, inventory & general provisioning. - Timeliness and accuracy

Process the employee payroll on a monthly basis and posting the same to appropriate general ledger accounts. - Timeliness and accuracy

Analyzing the collated data and filing of periodic VAT return and in coordination with the FM liaising with the consultant wherever needed. - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance

Controller and custodian of company’s GL and chart of accounts - Accuracy & correctness

Collaborate with the FM in the detailing and data accumulation work for the preparation of monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets by extensive excel based analytical reporting including dashboards. - Timeliness and accuracy

Work alongside the FM for any ad-hoc deliverables to support both internal and external financial and analytical reporting requirements. - Timeliness and accuracy

Collaborate with the FM in managing the yearly statutory audit process by preparation of schedules and coordinating with the auditors for smooth completion of audit. - T imeliness and accuracy

Assist the FM in ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements and the ongoing development and implementation of internal controls and procedures across the business. - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance

Collaborate with the FM in liaising with the AX team for any AX related requirements as and when the need arises. - Value Addition to the existing process

Managing and mentoring the accountants

Job Context

The position is responsible to:

•Participate as a finance stake holder for the business in cross functional teams.

•Work well with stakeholders as well as with a variety of people and personality types.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Degree in recognized accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CMA)

Minimum Experience: 10 years in a similar role

Job-Specific Skills: Financial Acumen, Eye for Details, Tech Savvy, Decisiveness, Analytical Thinking, Manage Deadlines, Methodical Approach, Accuracy, Effective Verbal & Written Communication, Innovation & Creativity, Commercial Awareness, Planning & Organizing, Maintain High Degree of Confidentiality.

Behavioral Competencies: Integrity & Ethics, Self-Motivation, Teamworking, Agility & Adaptability, Cultural Intelligence, Engaging & Developing People, Interpersonal sensitivity

Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process in quick and easy. Apply today!