10 Head Of Planning jobs in Qatar

The Business Planning Officer /Specialist reports to the Strategy and Business Planning Manager. He/she plays a pivotal role in developing, overseeing, and refining MCQ's annual business planning process. Ensures that business plans are aligned with the overall strategic goals of the company. Monitors business plan implementation, facilitates strategic initiatives, and provides data-driven insights that enable informed decision-making at the management level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Business Planning & Modelling

• Develop and oversee annual business plans and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate internal discussions to align departmental goals with the broader company vision and strategy and review and harmonize business plans.
• Coordinate with the Strategy & Data Analyst development and delivery of data-driven insights and recommendations that support decision-making throughout the planning and execution process.
• Identify potential risks to business plans and collaborate with Department Directors to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the achievement of business objectives
• Liaise with PMO on project progress, and evaluate and reflect changes in business plan when needed.
• Assist on financial forecasts and budgets based on market analysis and business goals.
• Contribute to monitoring financial performance against budgets.
• Create and maintain business models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Evaluate business initiatives and investments for alignment with long-term objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business planning and strategic management.

Strategic initiative and project management

• Support with overseeing and coordination of all ongoing/planned MCQ projects assigned to the strategy team
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and schedules for corresponding initiatives and projects
• Assign project tasks and milestones
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies

Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Mitigation

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment of business plans.
• Present strategic plans and business cases to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact business plans.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure business continuity

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a similar discipline from a reputable university. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of strong experience in business planning, strategy development, or project management within a corporate environment
• Proven experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and business planning processes

Required Competencies

Functional Competencies

• Excellent understanding of strategic planning and business modeling.
• Proficient in business planning and project management software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong ability to analyze business data and trends, and translate them into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Advanced skills in financial analysis and budgeting
• Strong business acumen and industry-specific knowledge
• Effective project management skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor communication to different audiences

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong ability to think strategically and align day-to-day activities with long-term business goals
• Good critical thinking and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work across teams and departments, fostering collaboration and aligning business functions with strategic goals
• Strong organizational skills
• Good ability to identify, summarize, and communicate key insights and messages
• Proactive, flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Business Planning & Operations Lead to support and drive operational excellence across business rhythms in the country. The role is critical in ensuring the implementation and governance of Microsoft's Customer Engagement Model (MCEM), Rhythm of Business (RoB), and key strategic programs. This position will partner closely with Country Leadership and regional teams to streamline processes, provide business insights, and maximize execution outcomes.

Lead the implementation and execution of MCEM RoB in the country, ensuring full alignment with the MCEM RoB RACI model and driving adoption across business segments.

Own the local landing and enablement of the Individual Accountability Planning (IAP) for Managers, including coaching, communication, and education on tools and reporting frameworks.

Manage the communication framework and governance for all MCEM RoB-related activities in the country.

Prepare and consolidate weekly country-level RoB outcome summaries, aligned with regional (CEMA) MCEM templates.

Ensure focus on critical business issues through structured RoB agendas and standardization (summaries, calendars, notes, follow-ups).

Actively collaborate with Area and SubArea BPMs to provide and receive feedback on RoB execution and tool adoption.

Recommend and implement process simplifications without compromising business outcomes; align local rhythms with MCEM RoB.

Orchestrate and manage Country Leadership Team meetings (cadence, content, stakeholders, reporting) and ensure accountability on follow-ups.

Provide business insights to support leadership decision-making and identify growth and execution opportunities.

Support country-level business planning, resource management, and alignment with global strategies (e.g., MCAPS).

Lead the implementation and tracking of local strategic programs, ensuring alignment with goals, proper communication, resource allocation, and timeline adherence.

Drive the development and execution of the Country Growth Plan, ensuring cross-functional alignment and follow-through.

Lead the adoption of standard tools (MSXi, GSOC) and retire legacy local reporting systems; champion tool standardization and process consistency.

Track performance against business plans, support course correction, and influence execution effectiveness.

Be the point of contact for GSOC, support its expansion, provide coaching, and manage escalations to Area owners.

Full adoption of MCEM RoB and IAP for Managers across the country.

Delivery of business planning (BP) outputs as per guidelines.

On-time execution of strategic programs aligned with the business plan.

100% adoption of standard toolsets (MSXi, GSOC).

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Operations, or related field.

5–10 years of relevant experience in business planning, operations, or program management, preferably in a multinational or tech-driven environment.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft ecosystem tools and methodologies (MCEM, MSXi, GSOC).

Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence across multiple levels of leadership.

Job Summary and Purpose

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES

Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated group performance reports and variance analyses for management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the timely delivery of quarterly, half-year financial statements in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group and entity level budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards.

• Financial Reporting

1. Lead the preparation and completion of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements within the required timeline for all wholly owned and JV entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and Corporate Services Agreements.
2. Lead the preparation and completion of the Group's consolidated quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
3. Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated, wholly owned, and JV entities' Management Information System (MIS) packages for presentation to management, JV partners, and the board.
4. Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of materials for the Board of Directors and provide other required financial analyses to all relevant stakeholders.
5. Present entity and group level performance in the CFO's quarterly review meeting.
6. Oversee and monitor the planning and manage entity level 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.
7. Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance impacts of organizational initiatives, such as commercial growth, divestment of assets, M&A, financing, and leasing arrangements.
8. Oversee the preparation of the internal vessel technical managing company's monthly OPEX cost report, providing analysis and commentary on variances.
9. Lead and coordinate the ongoing development and maintenance of the MIS and reporting tools (Power BI), ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reports, while fostering skill development within the team and ensuring knowledge sharing.

Planning

1. Lead the preparation and consolidation of Nakilat's annual budget, short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they meet management's requirements and provide comprehensive analysis and explanations.
2. Lead, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.
3. Lead and manage the company's financial risk activities, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for both new and existing projects. Serve as the Risk Champion, ensuring that financial risk management practices are embedded across the organization and aligned with strategic objectives.

Internal Controls

1. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.
2. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.
3. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI's set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.

Due Diligence & Investor Relations

1. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.
2. Support Investor Relations team where required - (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders' inquiries, Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities, etc.).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Specialized Accounting certificates (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).

Experience :

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multinational company in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.

Job Specific Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical / analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions
• Strong Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint Word, PowerBi etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and build complex models
• Fluency in English essential (written & spoken) and Arabic is preferred.

Overview

Job Summary and Purpose

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES

Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated group performance reports and variance analyses for management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the timely delivery of quarterly, half-year financial statements in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group and entity level budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards.

• Financial Reporting

1. Lead the preparation and completion of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements within the required timeline for all wholly owned and JV entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and Corporate Services Agreements.
2. Lead the preparation and completion of the Group’s consolidated quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
3. Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated, wholly owned, and JV entities’ Management Information System (MIS) packages for presentation to management, JV partners, and the board.
4. Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of materials for the Board of Directors and provide other required financial analyses to all relevant stakeholders.
5. Present entity and group level performance in the CFO’s quarterly review meeting.
6. Oversee and monitor the planning and manage entity level 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.
7. Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance impacts of organizational initiatives, such as commercial growth, divestment of assets, M&A, financing, and leasing arrangements.
8. Oversee the preparation of the internal vessel technical managing company’s monthly OPEX cost report, providing analysis and commentary on variances.
9. Lead and coordinate the ongoing development and maintenance of the MIS and reporting tools (Power BI), ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reports, while fostering skill development within the team and ensuring knowledge sharing.

Planning

1. Lead the preparation and consolidation of Nakilat's annual budget, short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they meet management's requirements and provide comprehensive analysis and explanations.
2. Lead, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.
3. Lead and manage the company's financial risk activities, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for both new and existing projects. Serve as the Risk Champion, ensuring that financial risk management practices are embedded across the organization and aligned with strategic objectives.

Internal Controls

1. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.
2. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.
3. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI’s set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.

Due Diligence & Investor Relations

1. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.
2. Support Investor Relations team where required – (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders’ inquiries, Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities, etc.).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Specialized Accounting certificates (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).

Experience :

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multinational company in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.

Job Specific Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical / analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions
• Strong Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint Word, PowerBi etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and build complex models
• Fluency in English essential (written & spoken) and Arabic is preferred.

Posted Date :03/08/2022 End Date :31/03/2025

• Exceptional planning and organizing skills
• Excellent problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on timely and accurate analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and reliability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented

To support the effective development and delivery of the QSL Club Licensing systems for Qatari professional football clubs and to support the management of the organization’s planning, evaluation & reporting at a business/operational level.

• To provide support in maintaining the QSL’s licensor status with AFC by ensuring compliance with the applicable AFC regulations & requirements
• To develop & maintain templates & guidance material necessary to support club compliance with the QSL Club Licensing Regulations
• Prepare & present timely club assessment evaluation reports on compliance with applicable Club Licensing criteria
• To provide support in the timely development & implementation of QSL’s annual Business Plan
• To provide support in the timely assessment & reporting of results and outcomes against the measures & targets set in QSL’s annual Business Plan
• To prepare analysis and benchmarking reports on standards to support & inform strategic development
• Monitor, evaluate & inform the Director on matters relating to club compliance with a wide range of FIFA/AFC requirements and club well-being issues
• Monitoring of industry wide developments and trends

Qualifications :

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• ACCA, ICMA or equivalent membership

Knowledge and experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a planning/regulatory role in a sports environment
• Demonstrative experience of undergoing audit processes
• Demonstrative experience of objective setting & assessment processes
• Demonstrative experience of working to deadlines
• Strong familiarity with football structures and activities