Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst –

Location:

Doha, Qatar

The Financial Analyst is a critical member of the Middle East & Africa LNG Business Unit, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting support across the business. The role provides timely financial insights that enable informed decision‑making while ensuring compliance with all local and corporate financial reporting, planning requirements, internal processes, and control standards.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and analyze income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow variances.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of internal financial reports.
• Provide meaningful analysis of financial performance and underlying business drivers.
• Present key financial information, trends, and business insights to the Regional Finance Manager and Leadership Team.

Financial Planning & Forecasting Support

• Business Unit planning and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate with asset and functional teams to develop and consolidate Long Range Plans (LRP), Annual Budgets, Monthly Outlooks and Forecasts.
• Contribute financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating business performance against plans, forecasts, and budgets.

Business Support & Decision Making

• Respond to financial and operational inquiries from management and key stakeholders.
• Provide analytical support to assist local management with business decisions.
• Help stakeholders understand financial results, trends, projections, and business impacts.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial information to support operational and strategic objectives.

Corporate Compliance, Audit & Tax Support

• Manage and coordinate required corporate tax reporting requests.
• Support internal and external financial audit activities.
• Participate in Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) documentation and compliance efforts.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support adherence to corporate governance standards.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal Finance organization stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functions to support financial deliverables and business objectives.
• Foster productive partnerships that enhance reporting accuracy and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide broader support to the Business Unit Finance function as required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline. Foreign equivalent qualification accepted.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of finance experience with advanced knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications; strong analytical and financial reporting capabilities.

• Experience developing and building financial models.
• Exposure to SAP or a similar enterprise accounting system.
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience within the oil and gas industry.

• Experience summarizing and communicating financial information to senior leaders, emphasizing the connection between underlying business drivers and financial results.
• Strong focus on quality control and the ability to start and finish tasks independently.
• Active listening and openness to receiving, providing, and incorporating pushback, feedback, and contrarian views.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, relate effectively with diverse individuals, and function as a team player.