24 Vice President Of Finance jobs in Qatar

Overview

deVere Group of companies are the world’s premier wealth tech and advice organisation. deVere group via its well-regulated subsidiaries is able to access cutting edge technology to offer the best products and opportunities in the International Financial Services sector

Advisors working within the group offer financial solutions driven by face-to-face advice along with evolving technology in these ever-changing times and are uniquely placed to achieve our client’s financial goals.

Working within a dynamic environment, our advisors work closely with clients to structure and execute some of the largest and most complex financing and risk management solutions across the full product spectrum by offering products and services spanning markets that include fixed income, private equity, commodities, hedge funds, and real estate.

Our Advisors are poised to help provide objective investment advice on products that make sense for our clients. Providing a suite of digital solutions to help clients meet their financial goals by build long-term relationships.

This role requires an experienced individual who is already trained and developed within the Financial Services sector. Comprehensive training is provided on the full suite of deVere Financial solutions to enhance to your existing experience.

You should be comfortable working with people and be an analytical thinker. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed in order to work successfully with clients and team members.

• GenerousHigh income
• In House Administration
• In House Compliance
• Bespoke CRM
• Full producttraining
• A weekly pay-run
• Structured,defined career progression.
• Worldclasscompany performanceincentives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

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

Forecasting & Analysis:

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

Strategic Support:

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

Reporting & KPIs:

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators across business units.
• Present clear and concise financial insights to drive business performance.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify areas for process optimization in FP&A and implement best practices.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Leverage ERP and financial tools for automation and efficiency.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (Master's / MBA / CFA preferred).
• 5-7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in the hospitality, restaurant, or real estate sectors.
• Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Preferred: Experience in hotel or restaurant operations at a managerial level.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

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

Forecasting & Analysis:

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

Strategic Support:

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

Reporting & KPIs:

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators across business units.
• Present clear and concise financial insights to drive business performance.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify areas for process optimization in FP&A and implement best practices.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Leverage ERP and financial tools for automation and efficiency.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (Master’s / MBA / CFA preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in the hospitality, restaurant, or real estate sectors.
• Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Preferred: Experience in hotel or restaurant operations at a managerial level.

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

• 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

• 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

If you are looking to join a dynamic, multi-sector group in a strategic FP&A leadership position, please send your CV to .

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.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.
• Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.
• Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.
• 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.
• Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

Planning

• Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.
• Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.
• Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.
• Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.
• Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook
• View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.
• Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.
• Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

Due Diligence and Projects

• 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.
• 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.
• Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.
• Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.
• Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.

Internal Controls

• Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.
• Ensure following existing control policies.

Investor Relations

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

• Financial Reporting
  • Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.
  • Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.
  • Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.
  • Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.
  • 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.
  • Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.
• Planning
  • Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.
  • Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.
  • Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.
  • Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.
  • Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook
  • View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.
  • Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.
  • Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).
• Due Diligence and Projects
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.
  • Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.
  • Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.
• Internal Controls
  • Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.
  • Ensure following existing control policies.
• Investor Relations
  • Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities.
  • 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 (IFRS), cost accounting and management reporting; knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods; ability to use data to develop and manage operational plans; advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system; experience with organizational costing/allocation models to analyze main driving factors of change and variances year over year.