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The Manager – FP&A will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function across all business segments including Properties, Hospitality, Restaurants, and other verticals. This role is critical to driving strategic financial decisions, supporting business performance, and providing insights through robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, advanced analytical skills, and experience within hospitality, real estate, or F&B environments to support the organization's long-term growth strategy.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Budgeting

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

Forecasting & Analysis

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

Strategic Support

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

Reporting & KPIs

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Identify and monitor KPIs across multiple business units.
• Present clear, concise financial insights to drive performance.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Streamline FP&A processes and implement best practices.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial standards and policies.
• Utilize ERP and BI tools to automate reporting and improve efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Master's / MBA / CFA preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in hospitality, restaurants, or real estate.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of ERP & BI tools (Oracle, SAP, Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset with ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership with experience managing and developing teams.
• Preferred: Prior managerial-level experience in hotel or restaurant operations.

Job Type: Full-time

At Faithful Executive, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across the Middle East. Our commitment to excellence and trust makes us a key partner for both clients and candidates.

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 Requisition ID:

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to join our team at Al Futtaim Finance, covering Qatar and Oman. The role involves managing financial and management accounting for our Rental and Leasing business, ensuring compliance with IAS (International Accounting Standards), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and Al-Futtaim Group guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Manage financial and management accounting for Rental and Leasing business as per IAS (International Accounting Standards), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and Al-Futtaim Group guidelines
• Maintain effective GL (General Ledger), Profit Center, and Cost Center management in SAP
• Reconcile vendors, accruals, banks, traffic fines, fixed assets, etc., on a timely basis
• Monitor front-end system transactions and postings for Qatar and Oman
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and monthly financial packs for both entities
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely preparation of audit data
• Ensure accounting records are updated as per defined accounting policies and recommend updates as needed
• Develop and customize reports in SAP based on business requirements
• Ensure efficient documentation and secure online payment systems

Required Skills To Be Successful

• CA or MBA in Finance
• Experience in the automotive, financial services, rental, and leasing industry
• Advanced skills in Excel and SAP
• Proven experience in managing financial operations and audits

About The Team
You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team at Al Futtaim Finance, working closely with various departments including marketing, IT, and customer service. The team is committed to enhancing the company's digital presence and improving customer engagement.

What Equips You For The Role

• Strong background in finance and accounting
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies,
Al-Futtaim Automotive
is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path.
This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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

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