Reema S. Alarfaj
Riyadh
Summary
Strategic analyst with 2.5+ years in infrastructure advisory and project finance. Strong background in financial modeling, deal analysis, and strategic planning. Skilled at working with stakeholders, identifying business opportunities, and supporting investment decisions across public sector and infrastructure clients. Interested in business development and expanding into growth-oriented roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory
EY MENA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2025 - Current
- Worked on major infrastructure projects, supported with financial analysis, PPP structuring, and keeping deliverables on track.
- Developed benchmarking studies and strategic recommendations that assisted government clients in making decisions.
- Analyzed financial data and asset values with the Valuation team across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Supported research and analysis work across the Infrastructure and Project Finance team.
Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory
EY MENA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Lead financial analysis on infrastructure projects and PPP deals to help clients understand investment potential.
- Provided strategic insights on infrastructure investments and identify new public sector opportunities across the region.
- Worked closely with project teams on financial models, timelines, and stakeholder updates
Fellow Consultant Intern
Horvath & Partners LLC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked on a 3-year strategic transformation for a major energy company covering operations, finance, and organization.
- Developed cost optimization strategies (OPEX), capital planning (CAPEX), and profit improvement (P&L restructuring).
- Built business plans, financial forecasts, and benchmark analyses that assisted executives make strategic decisions.
- Created presentations and financial models that communicated complex strategies to leadership.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration, BBA - Economics Degree
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia01-2024
Skills
- Financial Modeling and Analysis
- Business Development
- PPP Analysis
- Opportunity Identification and Assessment
- Excel & PowerPoint
- Presentation and Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Business Analysis Fundamental course - (ECBA)
- Corporate and Business Strategy - (CFI)
- Executive communication & Story telling with PowerPoint course
LANGUAGES
Arabic - Native
English - Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory
EY MENA
08.2025 - Current
Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory
EY MENA
02.2024 - 07.2025
Fellow Consultant Intern
Horvath & Partners LLC
08.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelors of Business Administration, BBA - Economics Degree
King Saud University