100000000885.Manager, Budgeting and Reporting

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

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