Business Support & Financial Control Analyst

About the role:
You will be responsible for supporting the business with financial analyses for Qatar Distribution Company, budgeting / forecasting, variance analyses, management reporting and financial business cases (a.o. investments, insource vs outsource). Focus on creating added value in order to improve decision making and streamlining processes.

Accountabilities:

• Develop financial models and conduct analysis using a broad range of quantitative tools and techniques. 
• Analyze and report actual costs; prepare root-cause variance analyses reporting to management on periodic basis (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Identify and develop process improvements in conjunction with finance stakeholders and/or business.
• Conduct ad hoc cost analysis for (senior) management in Finance.
• Identify and develop in conjunction with business KPI’s and report them on a regular basis
• Ensure financial accounting reporting is in sync with corporate / finance definitions and reports
• Optimize reporting process of route profitability (if applicable), financial accounting and management reporting
• Review annual budget submissions in-line with key management strategies/targets.
• Control spend to ensure cost of sale targets are achieved and recommend measures.
• Review business case proposals generating incremental revenues or cost reduction, including Cost committee submissions.
• Review contracts / agreements for financial compliance.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible

About you:

• Relevant College or University qualification to min Bachelor’s level or equivalent with minimum 4 years of job-related experience.
• Experience as a financial analyst is preferred 
• Excellent Command of English language.
• Knowledge of cost center accounting, preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, as is the ability to work effectively and interact with employees at all levels across the organization as well as external stakeholders.
• Strong eye for details and analytical skills with the ability to review variances, analyze and interpret data, understand business cycle and their impact on the profit and loss account.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Access and Power Point.
• Must be able to use BI tools.
• Familiar with ERP, EPM, e-sourcing, QCAS, MATRIX, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics AX R3 (Added advantage).
• Understand all QR policies to ensure compliances, and be able to advise business management whenever required.
• Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities /work interruptions, and meet deadlines. 
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Must have good interpersonal skills. 
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Able to add value to internal customer.
• Innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem-solving skills required.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community