Position Title: Budget, Reporting & Control Senior Expert

Location: Doha, Qatar

Reports to: Budget, Reporting & Control Manager

Division: Finance & Planning

Department: Budget, Reporting & Control

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Expert - Budget, Reporting & Control to establish and implement robust budgetary, reporting, and control guidelines based on industry best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and analysing corporate business plans, developing detailed budgets, and aligning financial strategies with business objectives. You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reports for stakeholders and continuously monitoring and evaluating financial performance against strategic goals and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Establish budget, reporting, and control guidelines in alignment with the company's strategic goals, using best practices and emerging trends.
• Prepare and analyse corporate business plans to ensure they align with long-term objectives, integrating financial and strategic considerations.
• Implement detailed budget development, capital structuring, and investment analysis (e.g., IRR, NPV calculations) to support the company's operations and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports for stakeholders, presenting results and forecasts with clarity and strategic insights.
• Continuously assess financial performance against strategic goals and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Calculate, monitor, and report on key performance indicators to ensure compliance with performance management systems, making necessary adjustments to strategies based on outcomes.

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure the effective cascading of the divisional strategy into sectional business plans, ensuring alignment and integration with other interfacing strategies.

People Management

• Lead talent development initiatives, collaborating with technical/discipline experts to ensure the availability of the right talent to meet business needs.
• Foster a high-performance environment through strong leadership, motivation, and team development.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Manage the preparation of the departmental budget, monitor financial performance versus budget, and ensure adherence to approved financial guidelines.
• Oversee the development of financial reports and ensure they align with departmental and organisational objectives.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Develop and implement policies, systems, processes, and controls to ensure all financial operations meet procedural, legislative, and quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead the management of change by continuously improving departmental systems and processes, taking into account global standards and adapting to changes in the business environment.

Reporting

• Ensure that all financial reports are prepared accurately and on time, adhering to organisational policies and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business from a reputable university. Preference will be given to candidates holding an MBA.

Minimum Experience

• 10 years of experience in budget, reporting, and financial control roles in large organisations, with at least 4 years in progressively senior managerial positions.

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills.
• Solid people management and team leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of the power/energy and water sectors, emerging trends, and key players.
• Proficiency in English (required) and Arabic (desirable).
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives, management teams, and external partners.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of Qatar and GCC cultures and working environments is an advantage.