Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Career Maker Bahrain; Doha; On-site; QAR 218,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Doha is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting processes, develop financial forecasts, and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields, with 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in hospitality or restaurant sectors. Leadership skills and proficiency in financial tools are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive FP&A experience in the hospitality or restaurant sectors.
• Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units.
• Develop dynamic financial forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Master’s or MBA

CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units.
• Collaborate with department and subsidiary heads to consolidate and align budgets.
• Build financial models that support strategic business goals and performance targets.

Forecasting & Analysis

• Develop dynamic financial forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Track and report monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against budget.
• Conduct variance analysis with actionable insights and recommendations.

Strategic Support

• Evaluate investments, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives through detailed business case analysis.
• Support the executive team with data-driven insights to inform long-term strategic planning.

Reporting & KPIs

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators across business units.
• Present clear and concise financial insights to drive business performance.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify areas for process optimization in FP&A and implement best practices.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Leverage ERP and financial tools for automation and efficiency.

Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (Master’s / MBA / CFA preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in the hospitality, restaurant, or real estate sectors.
• Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Preferred: Experience in hotel or restaurant operations at a managerial level.