Director of Finance and Procurement
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9 hours ago
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Job Summary
Full-time position reporting to the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer
The Director of Finance and Procurement leads the institutions finance and procurement functions with full accountability for financial sustainability governance and end-to-end procurement. The role combines strong financial leadership with oversight of procurement strategy ensuring compliance efficiency value creation and continuous improvement across all operations.
Financial Leadership
- Lead and oversee all financial operations including budgeting forecasting financial reporting treasury management and audit coordination.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with institutional priorities and long-term sustainability.
- Provide strategic financial insights scenario analysis and decision support to the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer and senior leadership.
- Oversee the preparation and quality of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
Procurement and Contract Oversight
- Define and oversee the overall procurement strategy ensuring transparency value for money and risk mitigation.
- Supervise sourcing contracting vendor management and procurement compliance across the organization.
- Ensure procurement policies procedures and internal controls are implemented and consistently applied.
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle for major vendor and client agreements ensuring alignment with institutional legal and compliance requirements.
- Ensure adherence to local and international regulations and ethical procurement standards.
Integration and Continuous Improvement
- Drive synergies between finance and procurement to improve planning cost control and operational efficiency.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement planning with budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Champion continuous improvement data-driven decision-making and robust risk management practices.
Team Leadership
- Lead and manage finance and procurement teams driving performance and accountability through clear objectives and KPIs and accountability frameworks progress monitoring regular check-ins and timely corrective actions when needed.
- Build team capability through coaching development planning and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Qualifications :
Education and experience
- Masters degree in finance or related discipline.
- 15 years of progressive experience in finance with senior leadership responsibility; exposure to procurement oversight required.
- Experience in GCC countries is an advantage
Skills and competencies
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (ExcelVB/VBA a plus).
- Solid experience with SAP and/or other ERP or accounting systems.
- Excellent command of English ; French is an advantage.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills detail-oriented methodical and rigorous.
- Strategic thinking and strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
Ways of working
- Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Proactive and solution-oriented able to anticipate risks and address issues before they escalate.
- Strong prioritization and time-management skills; able to deliver under pressure.
- Flexible and willing to adapt working hours to business needs.
Additional Information :
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties as assigned may be part of the job.
Employment Eligibility
If selected for a job at HEC Paris Doha you will have to provide:
- An original or a true copy of your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) of your country of nationality attested by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs*; and
- A true copy of your highest Educational Certificate attested by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs**.
*Candidates born in Qatar are exempt from providing an attested PCC. **Candidates who graduated from a university in Qatar are exempt from getting their Educational Certificate attested.
Getting your personal documents attested is a lengthy process. We encourage you to get your documents attested early in the recruitment process to reduce administrative delays upon hire.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Financial Acumen
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Founded in 1881, HEC Paris is one of Europe's leading business schools. HEC Pariss goal is to make a positive impact on business and society via its Think, Teach, Act tripartite approach, contributing to a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world. With 160 research profess ... View more
