9 Budget Management jobs in Qatar

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We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our partners in the hospitality sector, as part of a diversified group with investments spanning properties, restaurants, and luxury experiences. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a strong leader to take ownership of the planning and performance function through the following role:

Position: Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Location: Doha, Qatar

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including the development of financial models and forecasts
• Collaborate with department heads and subsidiary managers to prepare and consolidate budgets aligned with strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to forecast company performance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results, providing insights and recommendations for improvement
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operations, identifying trends and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Evaluate potential investments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic opportunities
• Support decision-making through rigorous financial analysis and business case development
• Provide financial input and analysis for strategic initiatives and projects
• Monitor and assess the financial impact of strategic decisions on performance
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in FP&A
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standards, and internal policies

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
• 5–7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within real estate, hospitality, or restaurant industries
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including advanced Excel; ERP experience is a plus
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-business environment and manage competing priorities
• Preferred: Background in hotel management at a managerial level with strong financial modeling and presentation skills

Interested?

If you are looking to join a dynamic, multi-sector group in a strategic FP&A leadership position, please send your CV to
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Primary Purpose of the Job:

To support the framework for financial planning, budgeting, Management Information (MI) reports & analytics for QatarEnergy Trading (QET) and its subsidiaries ("QET Group"). The role will include supporting and operating modelling tools to cater to a growing, dynamic and complex trading business spreading across different geographies and trading instruments.

Required Experience and Skills:

Minimum 8 years' work experience in Trading Finance and financial analysis with leading IOCs, NOCs or reputable companies, well-versed in budgeting, planning & analysis.

Understanding of commodity and energy trading, and derivatives knowledge.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the concept of mark-to-market and can articulate market/price volatility in terms of its effect on P&L, cash flow and funding.

Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.

Proven communication and analytical skills with detailed-oriented thinking and a capacity to innovate around complex P&L reporting.

Multi-disciplinary knowledge and broad competence is required in areas such as trading, sales operations, commercial commodity pricing, financial reporting, and P&L reporting.

Good communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Excellent computer literacy skills, including analytical tools and dashboards.

Detailed knowledge of SAP and CTRM systems use is a requirement.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in science, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent from an internationally recognized university. Professional qualification (ACA/CPA/CIMA/CFA) is strongly preferred.

Postgraduate Qualification (MSc. or MBA) is considered a plus.

Job Summary and Purpose

Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports, analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations at entity and consolidated level. Lead project financial analysis for cost optimization, business development opportunities, organizational structuring and other Nakilat defined corporate initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

1. Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.

2. Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.

3. Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.

4. Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.

5. Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review, and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

6. Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

Planning

1. Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.

2. Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.

3. Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.

4. Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.

5. Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook

6. View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.

7. Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.

8. Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

Due Diligence and Projects

1. Lead Nakilat growth projects (asset acquisition, long term projections, joint venture initiatives etc.) on behalf of the Finance department by providing insights on risk, reporting, cashflow etc.

2. Lead the preparation of financial reports for commercial opportunities, contract renewals, refinancing, lease renewals etc. by clearly providing potential impacts on Nakilat's financial position (pro forma financial statements) and giving relevant recommendations.

3. Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.

4. Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.

5. Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.

Internal Controls

1. Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.

2. Ensure following existing control policies.

Investor Relations

1. Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities.

2. Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.).

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field

• Specialized certificates are preferred, qualified or partly qualified e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA.

Experience:

• 6 – 10 years of related experience in a similar position with reputable MNC, preferably in a similar industry or Oil and Gas.

Job Specific Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (International Financial Reporting Standards), cost accounting and management reporting.

• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions.

• Advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.

• Experience working with organizational costing/allocation models to properly analyze the main driving factors of change and variances year over year.

Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports, analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations at entity and consolidated level. Lead project financial analysis for cost optimization, business development opportunities, organizational structuring and other Nakilat defined corporate initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

1.    Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.

2.    Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.

3.    Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.

4.    Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.

5.    Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review, and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

6.    Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

Planning

7.    Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.

8.    Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.

9.    Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.

10.    Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.

11.    Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook

12.    View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.

13.    Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.

14.    Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

Due Diligence and Projects

15.    Lead Nakilat growth projects (asset acquisition, long term projections, joint venture initiatives etc.) on behalf of the Finance department by providing insights on risk, reporting, cashflow etc. 

16.    Lead the preparation of financial reports for commercial opportunities, contract renewals, refinancing, lease renewals etc. by clearly providing potential impacts on Nakilat's financial position (pro forma financial statements) and giving relevant recommendations.

17.    Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.

18.    Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.

19.    Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.

Internal Controls

20.    Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.

21.    Ensure following existing control policies.

Investor Relations

22.    Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities. 

23.    Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.).

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field 

•    Specialized certificates are preferred, qualified or partly qualified e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA.

Experience:

•    6 – 10 years of related experience in a similar position with reputable MNC, preferably in a similar industry or Oil and Gas.

Job Specific Skills:

•    Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (International Financial Reporting Standards), cost accounting and management reporting. 

•    Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions.

•    Advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system. 

•    Experience working with organizational costing/allocation models to properly analyze the main driving factors of change and variances year over year.

Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports, analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations at entity and consolidated level. Lead project financial analysis for cost optimization, business development opportunities, organizational structuring and other Nakilat defined corporate initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

1. Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.

2. Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.

3. Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.

4. Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.

5. Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review, and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

6. Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

Planning

7. Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.

8. Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.

9. Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.

10. Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.

11. Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook

12. View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.

13. Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.

14. Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

Due Diligence and Projects

15. Lead Nakilat growth projects (asset acquisition, long term projections, joint venture initiatives etc.) on behalf of the Finance department by providing insights on risk, reporting, cashflow etc.

16. Lead the preparation of financial reports for commercial opportunities, contract renewals, refinancing, lease renewals etc. by clearly providing potential impacts on Nakilat's financial position (pro forma financial statements) and giving relevant recommendations.

17. Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.

18. Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.

19. Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.

Internal Controls

20. Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.

21. Ensure following existing control policies.

Investor Relations

22. Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities.

23. Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.).

Customer Centricity - Advanced

Solution Oriented - Advanced

Interactive Communication - Advanced

Collaboration & Team Work - Advanced

Financial Risk Management - Practitioner

Achievement Oriented - Intermediate

Audit Management - Practitioner

Financial Reporting & Compliance - Expert

Financial Planning and Budgeting - Expert

Drive Vision - Intermediate

Professional Accounting Standards - Specialist

Empower & Nurture Talent - Intermediate

Financial Analysis - Expert

Inventory and Fixed Assets Administration - Practitioner

General Accounting Processes - Specialist

Accounting Policies & Procedures - Specialist

Tax Strategy, Planning & Compliance - Practitioner

Management Reporting - Expert

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field
• Specialized certificates are preferred, qualified or partly qualified e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA.

Experience:

• 6 – 10 years of related experience in a similar position with reputable MNC, preferably in a similar industry or Oil and Gas.

Job Specific Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (International Financial Reporting Standards), cost accounting and management reporting.
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions.
• Advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience working with organizational costing/allocation models to properly analyze the main driving factors of change and variances year over year.

Department: Financial Planning & Reporting

City: 1101

Job Segment: Business Development, QA, Quality Assurance, ERP, SAP, Sales, Technology, Quality

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Job Description – Project Budget Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced
Project Budget Analyst
to support financial planning, cost estimation, and budget management for projects. The role involves working closely with project managers, finance teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate budget forecasting, expense monitoring, and compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in accounting, cost estimation, and project financial analysis, with the ability to provide actionable insights that improve project efficiency and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Planning & Forecasting

• Develop, analyze, and manage project budgets in collaboration with project managers and finance teams.
• Estimate project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and overheads.
• Prepare financial models, forecasts, and cost-benefit analyses to support project decision-making.
• Track budget variances and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Cost Estimation & Control

• Perform detailed cost estimation for new and ongoing projects.
• Monitor project expenditures, invoices, and purchase orders to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Identify cost overruns, risks, and opportunities for savings.
• Support procurement and contract teams in vendor cost evaluations and negotiations.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare regular budget and financial performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain project financial records, documentation, and audit trails.
• Assist in preparing funding requests and financial documentation for project approvals.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure project budgets comply with accounting principles, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits with required financial data and documentation.
• Implement financial controls and best practices for project accounting.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in
  Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  (Master's preferred).
• 5–8+ years of experience
  in project accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost estimation methodologies, and project financial management.
• Proficiency in
  Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  .
• Experience with project management financial tools and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication skills to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Professional certifications such as
  CPA, CMA, CFA, or PMP (finance track)
  are a plus.

Key Skills

• Project Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cost Estimation & Financial Modeling
• Accounting & Compliance Knowledge
• Variance & Risk Analysis
• ERP & Financial Systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Reporting & Documentation
• Procurement & Vendor Cost Evaluation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Audit Support & Governance

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Project Budget Analyst to provide specialized budget analysis and financial planning services for development and infrastructure projects. This role operates on a call-off consultancy basis, delivering budget monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting services across multiple projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project budgets
• Conduct detailed budget analysis and financial forecasting
• Monitor budget performance and prepare variance reports
• Analyze project cash flows and funding requirements
• Support budget planning and allocation processes
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Collaborate with project teams on budget-related matters

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in budget analysis and financial planning
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools
• Professional certifications in financial management (preferred)

Preferred Experience:

• Infrastructure development projects
• Buildings and construction sector experience
• Humanitarian and emergency response
• Fit-out and rehabilitation projects
• Development projects in economic, health, and education sectors

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Please select your sector exposure from: Infrastructure, Buildings, Humanitarian & Emergency Response, Fit-out & Rehabilitation, Development Projects
• Confirm your bilingual proficiency level in English + Arabic
• Do you consent to include your CV in a client tender submission?
• What is your ability to join?
• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?

Experience:

• Project Budget Analyst: 10 years (Required)

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7 years of experience in the Manufacturing/Financial/O&G Industry, out of which 2 years as an Analyst/ Professional level.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA, ACCA, MBA Finance or similar qualification
• SAP ERP - Advanced Skill on FICO
• MS Office advanced skills

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE:

Perform activities in support of completion of the budgeting process and preparation of the annual budget of all legal entities to ensure alignment with the overall business goal of the company. Prepare monthly variance reports highlighting areas of concern for management consideration and action.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting

• Develop the process / documentations / templates / forms / instructions for initiating the data collection to develop the operating budget for the company.
• Work closely with the department heads ensuring clear understanding of the data collection process to ensure accuracy of details and information.
• Assist superiors in the achievement of objectives of corporate budgeting process by ensuring timely completion of all activities, following up, collating and developing the draft annual budget.
• Preparation of Monthly Management Reports on time as per the reporting schedule.
• Analyse Management financial statements through the preparation of various charts to explain each variance.
• Responsible for tracking costs on a continuous basis and preparation of trend charts.
• Provide cost variance analysis on a monthly basis to cost owners for controlling costs.
• Prepare any ad hoc reports required by Shareholders / Management.
• Prepare and monitor Monthly/Quarterly Reports to shareholders in their formats.

Budgeting

• Consolidate the departments' budgets and develop a draft budget for all legal entities of the company in conjunction with the line managers. Involve in the preparation of Production, Capex, Opex and prepare Budget Financials.
• Prepare the budget guidelines based on the best practices adhering to the policies and procedures of the company.
• Prepare the Annual Budget Calendar based on the time schedule requirements of Shareholders.
• Analyse budgeted costs and make necessary presentations for Management review.
• Facilitate various meetings for the preparation of production Budget, CCA Budget, Cost centre costs Budget, Manpower Budget.
• Run support service charges assessments in SAP and prepare SS charges for all 3 companies.
• Maintain and update the Budget Model.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, and explore alternative financing methods for the benefit of the company.

Forecasting

• Conduct forecast profitability analysis on quarterly basis and ensure they are in line with the company budgets and highlight any deviation from the same.
• Prepare monthly forecast for Net Income and Dividend for Senior Management & Shareholders

Financial Modelling and Reports

• Prepare the financial models and analyses previous, current and forecasted financial information to assist the Management to review performance and build business plans that optimise the business.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of standard and customised financial reports for the business.
• Ensure the Management are fully briefed on how reports should be used to identify critical success factors and focus corrective actions. Produce management reports which set out financial data implications of actions and recommends way forward.

Financial Analysis and Reporting Systems

• Undertake focused analysis on Capex / investment performance, operations profitability and ongoing costs reviews.
• Provide commentary to support critical business decisions and provide sound independent financial advice to the management. Illustrate results, trends or conditions, which impact profitability.
• Provide financial information and suggestions, including recommendations and options as an input to assist in management decision-making.
• Prepare functional and technical requirements for new financial reporting systems, including gathering information, defining database structures, designing system and report requirements, and developing operational guidelines.

Compliance

• Comply with SOX requirements for the preparation of financials and management requirements.
• Comply IFRS and other relevant accounting standards for the preparation of Management reports & Budgets