Mashreq

Business Planning and Analysis Manager, Doha

Doha, QatarPosted 1 months ago

Salary
AED 9k–12k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Finance & Accounting
Work mode
On site

About the role

The Business Planning and Analysis Manager will lead management reporting, business performance analysis, and MIS reporting, providing actionable insights to senior management on business performance, opportunities, risks, and profitability drivers. Coordinate the annual budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial modelling processes, including variance analysis, scenario planning, and strategic business support. Manage monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) filings, contract reporting, and related tax compliance requirements, while supporting the Head of Finance in annual corporate tax return preparation and responses to tax authority queries, assessments, audits, and related correspondence. Provide strategic and analytical support to the Head of Finance on profitability analysis, business initiatives, management presentations, decision-making, and other finance-related matters. Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and finance-related projects to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities across the finance function. Coordinate with business units, Head Office, internal stakeholders, and tax consultants on financial planning, management reporting, tax compliance, and reporting-related matters. Provide joint backup support, together with the Head of Finance, for regulatory and financial reporting activities during the absence of the Assistant Manager Regulatory & Financial Reporting, ensuring timely completion of critical submissions and reporting requirements. CA, CPA, ACCA, or MBA with 5–8 years of experience in management reporting, financial planning, budgeting, business analysis, and tax compliance within the banking or financial services industry. Strong analytical, financial modelling, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful management insights and recommendations. Good understanding of banking systems, reporting tools, and technology applications, with the ability to drive reporting automation, process improvements, and finance-related projects. Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic business environment.

Requirements

CA, CPA, ACCA or MBA in Finance with industry experience of at least 3-4 years Self motivated and dynamic thinking, creative and committed to success Good inter personal and management skills Responsible for completion of special projects undertaken from time to time

Responsibilities

Lead management reporting, business performance analysis, and MIS reporting; coordinate annual budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial modelling including variance analysis, scenario planning, and strategic business support; manage monthly WHT filings, contract reporting, and tax compliance; support Head of Finance in corporate tax return preparation and tax authority interactions; provide strategic and analytical support on profitability analysis, business initiatives, and management presentations; drive process improvements, reporting automation, and finance-related projects to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting; coordinate with business units, Head Office, stakeholders, and tax consultants on financial planning and tax compliance; provide backup support for regulatory and financial reporting during absence of Assistant Manager Regulatory & Financial Reporting; ensure timely completion of critical submissions and reporting requirements.

Skills

  • Management reporting
  • Financial planning
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial modelling
  • Variance analysis
  • Scenario planning
  • Tax compliance
  • Withholding Tax (WHT) filings
  • Regulatory & Financial reporting
  • Reporting automation
  • Data interpretation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Financial analysis
  • Banking/financial services industry knowledge

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