Business Planning and Analysis Manager, Doha

Role Overview

Business Planning and Analysis Manager with Mashreq, based in Doha.

Role Purpose

Lead management reporting, business performance analysis, and MIS reporting to provide actionable insights to senior management on business performance, opportunities, risks, and profitability drivers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Coordinate the annual budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial modelling processes, including variance analysis and scenario planning.
• Formulate the financial and business planning process for Qatar business.
• Provide strategic and analytical support to the Head of Finance on profitability analysis, business initiatives, and decision-making.

Business Performance Analysis

• Evaluate business performance using meaningful analytical tools.
• Analyze, evaluate, and monitor the various drivers of the business.
• Highlight to senior management business issues and opportunities.
• Monitor productivity of various business channels.
• Support the business through analysis of performance and identification of revenue enhancement and cost reduction opportunities.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Manage monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) filings, contract reporting, and related tax compliance requirements.
• Support the Head of Finance in annual corporate tax return preparation and responses to tax authority queries, assessments, audits, and related correspondence.
• Ensure proper recognition of revenues and expenses of business.
• Ensure there is no revenue leakage.
• Ensure business compliance to internal and external policies.
• Monitor liquidity situation of Qatar business both as per QCB regulations and per Bank's internal policy.
• Provide joint backup support 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.

Finance Operations & Process Improvement

• Support the Finance Manager to ensure timely completion of a detailed planning process.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly ALCO packs.
• Monitor controllable expenses closely.
• Manage the complete Qatar Country expense lines of each cost center and work on strategic cost management.
• Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and finance-related projects to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities across the finance function.
• Pursue regular improvement in MIS generation process to attain maximum automation.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with business units, Head Office, internal stakeholders, and tax consultants on financial planning, management reporting, tax compliance, and reporting-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA, CPA, ACCA, or MBA with 3–8 years of experience in management reporting, financial planning, budgeting, business analysis, and tax compliance within the banking or financial services industry.

Skills & Competencies

• 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 and process improvements.
• Self-motivated and dynamic thinking with creative and committed approach to success.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving capability with capacity to work effectively in a dynamic business environment.
• Team player mentality with good management skills.

Additional Information

• Responsible for completion of special projects undertaken from time to time.