Business Planning and Analysis Manager, Doha

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. The role also coordinates budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling processes while ensuring tax compliance and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead management reporting, business performance analysis, and MIS reporting, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial modelling processes, including variance analysis, scenario planning, and strategic business support.
• Manage monthly Withholding Tax filings, contract reporting, and related tax compliance requirements, supporting the Head of Finance in corporate tax return preparation and queries.
• 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.
• 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 for regulatory and financial reporting activities during the absence of the Assistant Manager‑Regulatory & Financial Reporting.

Required profile

• CA, CPA, ACCA, or MBA with 5–8 years of experience in management reporting, financial planning, budgeting, business analysis, and tax compliance within banking or financial services.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and data interpretation skills, with ability to translate complex information into meaningful management insights.
• Good understanding of banking systems, reporting tools, and technology applications.
• Self‑motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Management reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Tax compliance (Withholding Tax, corporate tax)
• Data analysis and interpretation