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Role Description

This is a contract role for a Market Research Analyst. The Market Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting market research, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Day-to-day tasks include collecting and interpreting data from various sources, identifying trends and market conditions, and presenting findings to stakeholders. The role is a hybrid position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Market Research and Market Analysis skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, or related field

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Part-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 22 hours ago

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 22 hours ago

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A leading global market research company is seeking an Account Director with a strong background in qualitative research to lead their Riyadh office in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for achieving profitability and revenue targets across a diverse client portfolio. They will provide strategic marketing insights based on market research data, ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Driving growth and profitability within designated sectors, contributing to the annual business plan.
2. Developing solutions to overcome barriers to profitability and growth.
3. Achieving annual gross margin and profit targets.
4. Pricing strategies to ensure success and profitability.
5. Managing revenue of 3-4 million AED.
6. Generating RFPs and maintaining the integrity of proposals and pitches.
7. Designing projects within budget while maximizing client spend.
8. Collaborating with teams and suppliers to improve processes for client benefit.
9. Negotiating with clients on project scope changes.
10. Ensuring client deliverables meet expectations and exemplify excellence.
11. Demonstrating thought leadership in the market research field.
12. Identifying and developing new clients, while nurturing existing relationships through research excellence.
13. Understanding client business and market dynamics thoroughly.
14. Motivating the team through clear communication and leadership.
15. Leading account strategy development and team communication.
16. Setting objectives and development plans for direct reports aligned with company strategy.

Language requirements:

• Arabic - Fluent/Excellent
• English - Fluent/Excellent

Additional requirements:

• Own a car and have a driving license.

• Educational background in a related field (BA/MA/BCom).
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in market research and analysis.
• Managerial experience.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Ability to advise on research methodologies and products.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Understanding of marketing processes and project management.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

HR Source Consulting is a leading Human Resources consultancy serving clients across the MENA region. We specialize in HR planning and solutions across various sectors including IT, media, FMCG, and more. We provide tailored recruitment, HR services, and solutions such as salary surveys, outplacement, and relocation services. Our goal is to deliver comprehensive HR solutions at all organizational levels, ensuring client satisfaction through dedicated service and expertise.

Department: Market Research / Project Management

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Saudi Arabia

FMC Group is a German-owned full-service consulting company with 25 years of experience supporting international companies with market entry and business development in emerging markets. We currently operate in Turkey, North Africa, the UAE, and Singapore, and we are now expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia.

Our Research Services Competence Centre provides tailored B2B market research, partner search, and market visits across various industrial and professional sectors. To support this growth, we are looking for freelance consultants in Saudi Arabia with a strategic mindset and strong business orientation.

• Conducting in-depth desk research using local and regional sources, databases, and publications
• Identifying and interviewing industry experts, companies, and relevant stakeholders to gather firsthand insights
• Analyzing findings and preparing clear, structured reports in English
• Collaborating with the FMC team remotely and providing cultural or other business insights
• Providing on-the-ground support during fieldwork or client engagements as required

· Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)

· Minimum 5 years of business experience, ideally in business development, strategic planning, consulting, or market research in B2B/industries

· Strong understanding of the business landscape in Saudi Arabia; GCC experience is a plus

· Experience with industry or company research, mapping stakeholder ecosystems, and structuring findings

· Native-level Arabic and excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Analytical thinker with attention to detail and structured working style

· Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

· Comfortable with remote collaboration and flexible schedules

· No travel restrictions (in case occasional in-person meetings are needed)

What We Offer

· Flexible project-based collaboration with an international consulting firm

· Opportunity to work on impactful projects with global clients

· Remote working setup with autonomy and cross-border engagement

· Long-term collaboration opportunities in future projects across the region

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description
Generic Accountabilities:
Strategic Contribution
• Develop and ensure effective cascading of the strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
• Drive the continuous achievement of quality and customer experience standards in line with the overall business strategy.
People Management
• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the organization.
Budgeting and Financial Performance
• Manage the preparation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Manage the effective implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activities so that all relevant procedural/regulatory requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Customer Service Excellence
• Manage the implementation of processes for successful client relationship management to enhance the customer journey in line with SPL s customer experience strategy.
• Review and enhance customer experience management processes and procedures, monitor compliance to defined quality standards to ensure productivity and consistency of process performance.
• Lead and guide the team to ensure proactive engagement with clients and provide solutions to achieve optimum client satisfaction and brand loyalty for SPL.
Reporting
• Ensure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet SPL requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Job Specific Accountabilities:
• Collaborate with data analysts to translate consumer data into functional and accessible information that can help the organization change or revise a product, service, marketing strategy, or sales tactic.
• Manage strong client and vendor relationships to deliver consumer information that has a direct effect on the organization s business goals and ROI.
• Manage the building of industry benchmarking to forecast market risks to SPL s market positions and execute mitigation plans.
• Develop internal market insight tools and capabilities not relying only on agency services
• Provide insight on new opportunities to target from local and global market research.
• Support in the collection and study of information about customers, sales trends, products, and services to achieve SPL s future business and marketing plans.
Skills
• Sales Strategy & Planning
• Data analytical skill set (MS Excel and PPT)
• Market Insights
• Sales Concepts Knowledge
• Sales Lead Generation / Management
• Revenue Forecasting
• Customer Complaint Management
• Relationship Management

Company Industry

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Courier

Department / Functional Area

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing

Keywords

• Market Intelligence And Research Director

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What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Extracts data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis and identifies financial discrepancies and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Contributes to the monitoring and controlling of expenditure by approving or denying requisitions based on whether the items are within budget.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports based on the analysis results.
• Conducts presentations related to findings and provides recommendations to the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Researches and analyzes costs of projects, departments, and future ventures to provide information and insights about expenses and determine profitability margins.
• Reconciles and reviews monthly account analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Ensures budget and forecast variances are analyzed and recommendations are made to correct or improve company performance.
• Assists with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ensures key pieces of analysis are performed on areas of risk or opportunity within the business and that the financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations.
• Continuously reviews business initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations.
• Identifies cost management opportunities (processes or expenses) for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business.
• Performs any other relevant task as assigned by the management team.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and maintains high quality of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Display excellent planning and organizing ability.
• Deadline driven with ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Takes own initiative and have a solutions-orientated approach.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.
• Seasoned analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on analysis.
• Seasoned knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter-company transactions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent finance, economics, business management, statistics, or related field is preferred.
• Relevant financial analysis certification(s) preferred.

Required Experience:

• Seasoned experience in a similar position in a related environment.
• Seasoned experience with accounting software.
• Seasoned experience within finance in a company with international operations.

Workplace type:

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Financial Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for gathering and analyzing financial data to facilitate decision-making and provides guidance to business stakeholders within the business.

This role makes financial recommendations based on the data they have gathered and analyzed, which includes information regarding past company performance against set metrics and cost management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extracts data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis and identifies financial discrepancies and recommends appropriate solutions.

• Contributes to the monitoring and controlling of expenditure by approving or denying requisitions based on whether the items are within budget.

• Prepares a variety of financial reports based on the analysis results.

• Conducts presentations related to findings and provides recommendations to the relevant internal stakeholders.

• Researches and analyzes costs of projects, departments, and future ventures to provide information and insights about expenses and determine profitability margins.

• Reconciles and reviews monthly account analysis for balance sheet accounts.

• Ensures budget and forecast variances are analyzed and recommendations are made to correct or improve company performance.

• Assists with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

• Ensures key pieces of analysis are performed on areas of risk or opportunity within the business and that the financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations.

• Continuously reviews business initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations.

• Identifies cost management opportunities (processes or expenses) for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business.

• Performs any other relevant task as assigned by the management team.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and maintains high quality of work.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.

• Display excellent planning and organizing ability.

• Deadline driven with ability to cope with stressful situations.

• Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.

• Takes own initiative and have a solutions-orientated approach.

• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.

• Seasoned analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on analysis.

• Seasoned knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter-company transactions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent finance, economics, business management, statistics, or related field is preferred.

• Relevant financial analysis certification(s) preferred.

Required Experience:

• Seasoned experience in a similar position in a related environment.

• Seasoned experience with accounting software.

• Seasoned experience within finance in a company with international operations.

Workplace type :

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

• Global Impact : Contribute to projects that shape the future of infrastructure and energy across the Middle East.
• Exciting Projects : Be part of transformational initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
• Collaborative Culture : Work in a diverse, inclusive environment that fosters innovation and professional growth.

About SJ:

Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group), headquartered in Singapore, is one of the world's largest urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firms. With a talent pool of over 16,000 employees in more than 120 offices across 40+ countries , we deliver sustainable solutions across Infrastructure, Energy, Buildings, and Cities. Our member companies – including SMEC, Robert Bird Group, Atelier Ten, B+H, and others – bring together global expertise to deliver transformative projects.

The Role:

We are seeking an Analyst, Finance, Infrastructure + Energy to join our Finance team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . The successful candidate will support financial management, governance, and performance reporting across a diverse project portfolio.

This role is pivotal in enabling project success through sound financial oversight, accurate reporting, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the effective and timely financial management and reporting of projects.
• Assist with budgeting, cost allocation, financial performance analysis , and project governance.
• Contribute to commercial performance through system support, training, and financial audits .
• Ensure adherence to SJ Group policies, procedures, and compliance requirements .
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and joint ventures.

About You

• A degree or related qualification in Finance / Accounting is highly regarded.
• 7–10 years of relevant finance experience , with at least 5 years as a Financial Analyst in a corporate/project environment.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, or engineering sectors preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a multicultural, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); financial systems experience is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

At SJ Group, we believe in the power of teamwork, innovation, and continuous growth. By joining us, you become part of a global network dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges with creativity and collaboration. Your ideas and expertise will be valued, and your career supported every step of the way.

Please Note:

• All recruitment activities are managed by our internal team.
• This role does not require agency support.
• Please do not send unsolicited resumes to any SJ employee or manager.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We welcome direct applications from qualified professionals.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering, Design, and Finance
• Industries Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Civil Engineering

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Financial Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for gathering and analyzing financial data to facilitate decision-making and provide guidance to business stakeholders.

This role makes financial recommendations based on data analysis, including past company performance against metrics and cost management.

• Extract data from financial reports to conduct analysis, identify discrepancies, and recommend solutions.
• Monitor and control expenditure by approving or denying requisitions within budget.
• Prepare financial reports based on analysis results.
• Present findings and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Research and analyze project, departmental, and venture costs to assess expenses and profitability.
• Reconcile and review monthly account analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform analysis on areas of risk or opportunity, communicating financial levers and recommendations.
• Review business initiatives to ensure profitability expectations are met.
• Identify cost management opportunities for improved profitability and sustainability.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

• High attention to detail and quality of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organization abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle stressful situations.
• Effective interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Analytical skills with understanding of business drivers.
• Experience with international entities, foreign currency, and inter-company transactions.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business management, statistics, or related field preferred.
• Relevant financial analysis certifications preferred.

• Significant experience in a similar role within a related environment.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Experience in finance within international operations.

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NTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We invest heavily in R&D and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our services include consulting, data and AI, industry solutions, and infrastructure management. Headquartered in Tokyo, part of NTT Group.

We are committed to an inclusive environment, free of discrimination and harassment, welcoming applicants regardless of age, race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected categories.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting