Manager - Business Support and Financial Control - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 223,200 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Qatar Airways is hiring a Manager of Business Support and Financial Control to lead financial planning and reporting within its finance team in Doha. This role involves managing budgeting, providing insights for strategic decision-making, and collaborating across business units.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, 6+ years of experience in financial control, and strong skills in financial modeling and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in financial control or analysis.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage teams and deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and performance reporting for business units.
• Develop partnerships with business leaders for financial guidance.
• Monitor revenue and expenditure variances against approved budgets.
• Analyze actuals versus budget for insights on financial performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Decision-making

Communication

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Cost center accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Financials

Job description

Position Overview

Qatar Airways is hiring a Manager of Business Support and Financial Control to join its finance leadership team in Doha, Qatar. This role is responsible for managing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost control activities across assigned business units. It plays a key role in supporting strategic decision‑making by providing clear financial insights, managing cross‑functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with the airline's financial policies.

Job Details

Job Location: Doha, Qatar

Industry: Hospitality / Travel

Function: Finance / Investment Banking

Salary: 20,000-26,000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any Candidate

Nationality: Any Candidate

Current Location: Any

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Overview

As a Manager of Business Support and Financial Control, you will lead financial planning and performance reporting for Qatar Airways business units. Your focus will be on evaluating resource allocation, improving budget accuracy, supporting internal decision‑making with insightful analysis, and ensuring compliance with internal financial systems and policies. This position requires strong leadership, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What You’ll Do

• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders to guide financial decisions and strategic initiatives
• Evaluate and challenge project proposals, emphasizing value, risk, and feasibility before approvals
• Monitor revenue and expenditure variances, ensuring alignment with the approved budget
• Lead monthly KPI analysis and reporting for business stakeholders and senior management
• Manage quarterly rolling forecasts and present key findings to decision‑makers
• Analyze actuals vs. budget, offering insights to improve financial performance
• Oversee budget development, review commercial contracts, and advise on financial risks
• Deliver scenario‑based analysis, cost optimization strategies, and insights into resource allocation
• Prepare reports for the Cost Management Committee and conduct post‑spend evaluations for capital projects
• Ensure inventory levels and ordering processes align with operational and financial plans
• Lead and mentor a team to support departmental financial operations and reporting

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in financial control, planning, or business analysis
• Strong knowledge of cost center accounting, budgeting, and forecasting practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle Financials, and internal finance systems
• Advanced financial modeling and variance analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience handling confidential financial information and high-volume reporting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams, delegate work, and develop talent
• Ability to work across multiple reporting lines and deliver under tight deadlines
• Commercial acumen and the ability to interpret data into actionable business insight

Why Join Us

• Join the finance leadership team at one of the world's fastest‑growing airline groups
• Influence key business decisions through impactful financial analysis and forecasting
• Competitive salary, career development, and global exposure
• Be part of an international team committed to innovation, excellence, and collaboration

About the Company

Qatar Airways Group is a global aviation leader based in Doha, operating a diverse portfolio of 12 business units. The airline is known for setting benchmarks in service, performance, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on financial discipline and business transformation, Qatar Airways offers an exciting platform for finance professionals to make a strategic impact while growing their careers in a dynamic international environment.