Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

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* Developing and managing budgets, analyzing variances, and collaborating with departments to optimize financial performance* Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. * Conduct in-debt analysis financial analysis, generate reports, and provide insights to support planning and decision-making processes* Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and strategic initiatives. * Partner with business units to understand key drivers of financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.* Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis reports and dashboards. * Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.* Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and accuracy. * Provide strategic and technical support and insight to manage COMPANYs treasury functions, Loan, Hedges, shareholder return, overseeing financial risk management, liquidity, and financial planning. * Support CFO/Controller on CTA compliance and close coordination with relevant stakeholders to meet compliance requirements. * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team* Provide training and development within the team and within COMPANY. * Lead the annual budget exercise, monitor changes, and revise the forecasts timely basis.* Preparing reports for the Board, Lenders, and Shareholders. * Working closely with other departments to ensure compliance with Budget manual and standard SAP procedures.* Producing monthly variance analysis report including an indebt evaluation of key drivers leading to variance. * Ensuring proper internal control over OPEX and CAPEX Budget.* Prepare BOD material and assist CFO with details explanation. * Prepare Cashflow projection and monitor shareholder return.* Lead annual budget exercise. * Ensure CTA compliance.* Responsible for developing, directing, and coordinating the work of a few accounting subordinate(s). * Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with the laws prevalent in State of Qatar. Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field - MBA is preferred. Professional certification in Finance from a recognized body (ACA or ACCA or CPA etc.) Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, and business strategy. Minimum 8+ years financial planning and analysis in energy sector including big 4 Audit exposure. Experienced as senior accounting professional in one of the multinational organizations, preferably Power Plant. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills. Hands on ability in payment of accounts, cash book, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance. IFRS and international GAAP application-level knowledge. Application-level knowledge of budgetary control and forecasting. Awareness of risks associated with the area of responsibility. Awareness of applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Hands on experience on ERP applications such as Oracle, SAP, Maximo, Sun Financials, NetSuite etc. Advanced proficiency in MS Office specifically in Excel, financial modelling, and project finance. Salary: Monthly Rate in QAR Plus Allowance Work Schedule: 8 Hours / 5 Days Duration: Perm-Hire Location: Qatar