100000000885.Manager, Budgeting and Reporting

Qatar Foundation; Qatar; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Qatar seeks a Finance and Budget Manager. This role involves developing and monitoring budgets, advising on financial performance, and leading the annual audit process. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, several years of supervisory experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in English is required, and Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, including 3 at supervisory level.
• Experience in Finance and Budget Management in higher education is desirable.
• Outstanding conceptual and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor PUE budget and long-term planning processes.
• Advise budget holders on performance against budget.
• Prepare financial reports and drive process efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting principles

Financial and strategic planning

Management principles

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

CPA, CA or equivalent finance qualification

Job description

Key Result Areas

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor PUE budget development and long-term financial planning processes, including revenue generation
• Monthly, advise budget holders of their performance against budget
• Analyze financial reports and highlight any significant variances between the budget and actual costs.
• Investigate and correct anomalies and bring unusual or significant items to the attention of the budget holders and the Director
• Develop KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and dashboards to monitor financial performance
• Ensure that PUE complies with QF’s generally accepted accounting principles and best practices related to business and financial management
• Lead the annual audit process including preparation of all related materials, schedules, and information as required to facilitate the process
• Prepare financial reports as required for PUE and its different centers, including the schools
• Review and discuss commercial proposals and budgets for incoming proposals from prospective external partners
• Drive automation and process efficiency in financial planning and reporting
• Support and advise on all financial and commercial-related issues within PUE
• Supervise and oversee the activities of the budgeting and reporting team members
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
• Finance qualifications preferred, e.g., CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant), etc.
• 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory level
• Experience in Finance and Budget Management in higher education is desirable
• In-depth understanding of budgeting principles & practices; financial & strategic planning; budget administration; statistics & data collection methods; policy analysis; financial modelling & forecasting; bidding processes; and quantitative & qualitative financial and policy analyses
• Outstanding conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Strong understanding of management principles; able to both assume authority and delegate appropriately
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Excellent spoken English skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications