Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead financial modeling, group reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis for senior management.

The role includes cash management, treasury-related projects, and collaboration with operations to produce robust forecasts, executive reports, and business-case analyses for acquisitions and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with an executive team.
• Knowledge of accounting tools/software and ERP systems.
• Understanding of auditing, risk management and control processes.
• Strong grounding in finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial planning processes and reporting for budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare in-depth financial analyses with narrative for operational and strategic needs.
• Model acquisitions and support transaction processes.
• Create drivers-based plans and provide analytical support to leaders.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure robust forecasts and strategic alignment.
• Prepare yearly budgets, monthly forecasts, and executive reports.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize financial performance.
• Work closely with CFO to drive financial governance and insights.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Executive team experience

ERP knowledge (SAP)

Accounting tools/software

Ethics and risk management

Financial planning process

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounts and Finance

CA or CMA professional degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for financial modeling for reporting of industry and regional competitive intelligence, strategic planning, cash management, and treasury-related projects. This role will take full responsibility for the Group management and statutory reporting which includes monthly and quarterly reporting, budgets and forecasting as well as in-depth analysis of key metrics thus supporting senior management with the delivery of the Group financial performance

Job Responsibilities 1

Develop business planning process, prepares reports, and analyzes all chief metrics for all financial plans.

Prepare and deliver in-depth financial analysis and insightful narrative on the financial and commercial areas for operational and strategic business requirements.

Responsible for analyzing financial modeling for reporting of industry and regional competitive intelligence, strategic planning, cash management and related projects.

Design various drivers-based plans and provides analytical support to leaders

Ensure robust forecasts are in a place having challenged and interrogated the key inputs with the relevant stakeholders

Prepare budgeting, forecast, executive reports and business opportunity evaluations to be in line with strategic business objectives, and provide financial analysis and recommendation to Management

Collaborate with different operations teams to achieve all business objectives and prepare appropriate business proposals and operating practices.

Assist in modeling acquisitions and provide commercial guidance to the wider function

Develop and models strategic plans. Build models for transactions and support the transaction process

Work with department directors and human resources for achieving optimal results for guests and financial performance.

Provide commercial insight into both the budgeting process and strategic planning within the business

Work very closely with the CFO to drive interaction with the wider business

Performs ad hoc analysis and coordinates with teams and implements all financial systems.

Job Responsibilities 2

Prepare yearly budgeting and monthly forecasts and coordinate with senior management and monitor reconciliation of buying requisitions.

Develop financial plans perform comparative analyses and prepare an annual budget.

Coordinate with business units and managers and makes recommendations to enhance financial support to all plans

Prepare reports on income and expenses of the Company, coordinates with various departments and compiles all financial data, and prepares final financial reports.

Develop consolidated forecasts, and coordinates with various sales and operation team to develop financial forecasts.

Evaluate all financial results and associated reporting, conduct financial and commercial studies to develop analyses

Job Knowledge & Skills

In-depth knowledge and detailed insights into IFRS and regulatory requirements

Experience working within an executive team

Knowledgeable in the latest accounting tools/software

Knowledge of the Code of Ethic for Auditing, Risk Management and Control processes

Deep Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit

General planning, coordination, and knowledge of the construction industry in general and the Middle-East in particular

Detailed understanding and extensive experience in the financial planning process.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

Competencies

• Build High-Performing Teams
• Provide Direction
• Agility
• AI Fluency
• Budget Preparation and Reporting L4
• Budgeting Analysis L4
• Cost Accounting Theory/Concepts L4
• Cost Variance Analysis L4
• Financial Auditing L4
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• Quality_321977507
• Resilience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounts and Finance
• Profesional degree in Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)