Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager – Doha, Qatar

Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Category: Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Management
Industry: Real Estate, Luxury Hospitality, Restaurants, and Corporate Investment
Experience Required: 10–12 years, including at least 5 years in a managerial role

Job Overview

A leading corporate group in Qatar with diversified interests across real estate, luxury hospitality, restaurants, and other business sectors is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager. The role is focused on leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis across multiple business units and subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes, develop financial models, consolidate financial information, and evaluate performance against budgets and key performance indicators. The position will also support investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic evaluations, and business case development, providing financial insights to senior management and the CFO.

Candidates should have 10–12 years of relevant FP&A experience, including at least five years in a managerial role. Strong financial modelling, advanced Excel, ERP systems, and analytical capabilities are essential. GCC experience is required for candidates applying from outside Doha. Experience in luxury hospitality, hotel groups, real estate, restaurants, or hospitality investment and ownership groups is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes across business units.
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support business planning and strategic decisions.
• Consolidate budgets across multiple business units and subsidiaries.
• Analyze financial performance, budget-versus-actual results, and key performance indicators.
• Support investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic evaluations.
• Prepare business cases and provide financial insights to senior management and the CFO.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, reporting, and analysis processes.
• Support strategic financial decision-making through accurate reporting and analytical assessments.
• Coordinate financial planning activities across different business units and corporate functions.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of relevant Financial Planning & Analysis experience.
• At least five years of experience in a managerial role.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• GCC experience is required for candidates applying from outside Doha.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to consolidate and interpret financial information across multiple business units.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following sectors are preferred:

• Luxury hospitality and hotel groups.
• Real estate.
• Restaurants and hospitality businesses.
• Hospitality investment and ownership groups.
• Corporate or owner-level financial management.

Salary and Benefits

The employer has not specified the salary range or employee benefits. Candidates should confirm the compensation package and other employment terms during the recruitment process.

Career Growth and Professional Development

This position offers exposure to multi-business financial planning, strategic analysis, investment evaluation, and senior-level decision support. It may be relevant to professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in corporate finance and group-level financial management. Specific training programs, professional certification support, and formal career progression arrangements have not been specified.

Job Location

Doha, Qatar

The employer indicates a preference for overseas candidates. Applicants based outside Doha must have GCC experience.

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