Team Leader, Marketing Planning & Governance

About The CompanyADNOC Distribution is on a journey to change the retail landscape, delivering tangible actions to facilitate progress in providing sustainable mobility solutions for our customers. We are taking bold and transformative steps to grow our domestic and international footprint for our customers. We are customer-centric, offering digitally enabled journeys and providing innovative products and services to drive accelerated and sustainable development for the future of mobility. ADNOC Distribution markets, sells, and distributes transportation fuel to both retail and commercial customers. We also run non-fuel services at our service stations.About The JobThe Performance & Planning Team Leader acts as the analytical and operational engine behind the Marketing Group’s strategy execution. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and transformation, ensuring that performance insights, budget discipline, and governance mechanisms enable sound executive decision-making.The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong financial and systems expertise—able to design performance frameworks, manage SAP-based financial processes, and craft executive-ready narratives for senior leadership.Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Business AlignmentLead annual and quarterly planning cycles, ensuring Marketing Group strategies are translated into measurable targets, initiatives, and KPIsChallenge assumptions and ensure divisional plans are data-driven, financially sound, and aligned with ADNOC Distribution’s corporate directionConsolidate AOP submissions into a unified strategic plan supported by scenario analysis and prioritization logic Performance Management & Executive StorytellingDrive the Marketing Group’s performance cadence—developing dashboards, progress trackers, and performance packs for CMO and CEO reviewsSynthesize data into insight-driven narratives, clearly connecting financial results, operational performance, and strategic implicationsBuild robust reporting frameworks that enhance visibility and enable fact-based decision-making Financial Planning, Budget Control & SAP ManagementOversee all financial planning activities, including budget development, accrual management, and reconciliation of expendituresOperate confidently within ERP environments (SAP preferred) to extract, validate, and reconcile financial dataCollaborate with Finance and Procurement to ensure end-to-end budget governance—covering commitments, forecasts, and actualsImplement disciplined cost-tracking mechanisms and proactively surface budget risks or optimization opportunitiesEnsure compliance with internal audit controls and ADNOC Distribution financial policies PMO & Transformation GovernanceManage the portfolio of strategic initiatives across the Marketing Group, ensuring delivery discipline, visibility, and measurable impactBuild and maintain structured PMO dashboards tracking milestones, dependencies, and risk exposurePartner with the Manager Performance & Planning to institutionalize governance routines and elevate accountability across divisions Change Management & Capability EnablementSupport transformation programs through structured change management and communication plansBuild capability among divisional teams on planning tools, SAP workflows, and reporting best practicesFoster a culture of continuous improvement, financial rigor, and data-driven decision-making Stakeholder Management & Leadership SupportPartner cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, Human Capital, and Corporate Strategy teamsSupport the CMO and senior leadership with high-impact presentations, storyline framing, and board-level briefing materialsServe as a trusted advisor on both financial governance and strategic execution matters Management Reporting Lead the development and continuous enhancement of management reporting packs tailored for executive audiencesEnsure timely, accurate, and insight-rich reporting and coordinate with all stakeholders to get reports ready and on timeAlign reporting formats and cadence with corporate standards and leadership expectationsDrive automation and standardization of reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effortTechnical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in SAP, Excel, and performance reporting toolsStrong capability in financial planning, budgeting, accruals, and reconciliation processesExpertise in designing and automating dashboards, trackers, and reporting frameworks for executive audiencesFamiliarity with PMO tools and methodologies for initiative tracking and milestone managementAbility to manage and govern strategic portfolios, including risk exposure and dependency mappingSkilled in scenario modeling, prioritization logic, and strategic planning frameworksDeep understanding of internal audit controls, financial compliance, and governance standardsExperience with change management tools and capability-building programs across business unitsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or Economics Master’s degree from business school preferred Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, or PMP are advantageous10–12 years of professional experience in performance management, strategic planning, transformation, or financial governanceExperience in top-tier consulting or within complex corporate strategy/performance rolesProven expertise in ERP and financial systems (SAP required), including budgeting, accruals, and reconciliationsStrong understanding of internal audit processes, financial controls, and compliance frameworksAdvanced analytical, quantitative, and problem-structuring capabilitiesExceptional communication and executive-storytelling skills, with ability to translate data into insight and insight into actionCollaborative mindset, strong business acumen, and ability to influence senior stakeholders