Manager, Budgeting and Reporting (PUE)

The Manager, Budgeting and Reporting will be responsible to develop strategies for and manage budgeting & reporting for PUE and its entities.

Key Result Areas:

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor PUE budget development and long-term financial planning processes, including revenue generation
• Monthly, advise budget holders of their performance against budget
• Analyze financial reports and highlight any significant variances between the budget and actual costs.
• Investigate and correct anomalies and bring unusual or significant items to the attention of the budget holders and the Director
• Develop KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and dashboards to monitor financial performance
• Ensure that PUE complies with QF’s generally accepted accounting principles and best practices related to business and financial management
• Lead the annual audit process including preparation of all related materials, schedules, and information as required to facilitate the process
• Prepare financial reports as required for PUE and its different centers, including the schools
• Review and discuss commercial proposals and budgets for incoming proposals from prospective external partners
• Drive automation and process efficiency in financial planning and reporting
• Support and advise on all financial and commercial-related issues within PUE
• Supervise and oversee the activities of the budgeting and reporting team members
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
• Finance qualifications preferred, e.g., CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant), etc.
• 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory level
• Experience in Finance and Budget Management in higher education is desirable
• In-depth understanding of budgeting principles & practices; financial & strategic planning; budget administration; statistics & data collection methods; policy analysis; financial modelling & forecasting; bidding processes; and quantitative & qualitative financial and policy analyses
• Outstanding conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Strong understanding of management principles; able to both assume authority and delegate appropriately
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Excellent spoken English skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications