7 Head Of Planning jobs in Qatar
Business Planning Officer
Posted 11 days ago
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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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Head of Financial Planning & Reporting
Posted 8 days ago
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- 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.
Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities :
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 monitors 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. Leads and coordinates 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
10. 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.
11. Leads, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.
12. 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
13. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.
14. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.
15. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI's set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.
16. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.
17. 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.).
Accountabilities - 2
Generic Accountabilities :
Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ)
18. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.
19. Ensure policies and procedures for financial planning and management reporting functions are aligned with best practices and continuously improved.
20. Implement approved policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.
Others :
21. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes.
22. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners / vessel managers / charterers on regular basis.
23. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.
Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills
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 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.
Head of Financial Planning & Reporting
Posted 8 days ago
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- 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.
Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities :
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 monitors 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. Leads and coordinates 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
10. 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.
11. Leads, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.
12. 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
13. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.
14. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.
15. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI’s set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.
16. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.
17. 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.).
Accountabilities - 2
Generic Accountabilities :
Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ)
18. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.
19. Ensure policies and procedures for financial planning and management reporting functions are aligned with best practices and continuously improved.
20. Implement approved policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.
Others :
21. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes.
22. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners / vessel managers / charterers on regular basis.
23. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.
Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills
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 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.
Head of Financial Planning & Reporting
Posted 8 days ago
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Business Planning and Club Licensing Specialist
Posted 25 days ago
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Posted Date :03/08/2022 End Date :31/03/2025
Skill required- 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.
Responsibilities and job role- 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
Business Planning and Club Licensing Specialist
Posted 24 days ago
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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 Job Purpose
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. Responsibilities and job role
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 & Experience
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
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