Senior Financial Analyst

Qatar Airways Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. You will develop scenarios, analyze variances and present insights to executives, enabling informed decisions and proactive cost control across the business.

The role emphasizes building value through efficient processes, robust KPIs, and high-quality financial commentary. A strong English command and advanced Excel/Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of related financial experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and perform analyses using quantitative tools; report variances monthly, quarterly and yearly.
• Identify process improvements with finance stakeholders to streamline reporting.
• Conduct ad hoc revenue and cost analyses for senior management.
• Develop and report KPIs with the business and monitor performance.
• Ensure accounting reporting aligns with corporate definitions and reports.
• Improve reporting of route profitability and management reporting.
• Review annual budget submissions in line with strategies and targets.
• Control spend to meet cost of sale targets and suggest measures.
• Assess business case proposals for revenue rise or cost reduction.
• Review contracts for financial compliance and consolidate monthly results.
• Consolidate and analyze department results for monthly and annual budgeting.
• Perform other department duties as required by the Business Finance manager.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will be supporting the business with financial analyses, budgeting / forecasting, variance analyses, management reporting and financial business cases (a.o. investments, insource vs outsource). You must also focus on creating added value in order to improve decision making and streamlining processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and conduct analysis using a broad range of quantitative tools and techniques. Analyze and report actual revenues and costs; prepare root-cause variance analyses reporting to management on periodic basis (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Identify and develop process improvements in conjunction with finance stakeholders and/or business.
• Conduct ad hoc revenue and cost analysis for (senior) management in Finance.
• Identify and develop in conjunction with business KPls and report them on a regular basis
• Ensure financial accounting reporting is in sync with corporate / finance definitions and reports
• Optimize reporting process of route profitability (if applicable), financial accounting and management reporting
• Review annual budget submissions in-line with key management strategies/targets.
• Control spends to ensure cost of sale targets are achieved and recommend measures.
• Review business case proposals generating incremental revenues or cost reduction.
• Review contracts / agreements for financial compliance.
• Consolidating and analyzing financial results of departments on a monthly basis and yearly during the budgeting process.

Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the manager of the Business Finance department.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

Qualification

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience
• Experience as a financial analyst
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, as is the ability to work effectively and interact with employees at all levels across the organization.
• Strong eye for details and analytical skills with the ability to review variances, analyses and interpret data, understand business cycle and their impact on the profit and loss account.
• Excellent Command of English language.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Access, Power Point and PowerBI
• Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities [work interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information. Able to add value to internal customer
• Innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem-solving skills required
• Good knowledge of internal finance system.
• Knowledge of cost Centre accounting, preparing budgets and forecasts

Preferred

• Airline industry experience

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community