Overview

Outstation Finance Transformation & Operations Manager Jobs in Doha at Qatar Airways

General Information

Ref #
260000A4
Location
Qatar-Doha
Job family
Corporate & Commercial
  • Closing Date: 2026-08-10

Description

About this role:

In this role you will lead the day to day operations of GBS Outstations as well as focusing on end-to-end transformation, harmonisation and centralisation of finance and back-office processes currently performed across Qatar Airways Outstation network. The role is responsible for driving real, measurable change – embedding strong internal controls, streamlining ways of working, evaluating people and process effectiveness in each outstation, and identifying opportunities to optimise outstation-based activities (finance, accounting, payroll, procurement, vendor management and other back-office tasks). The role partners with stakeholders across finance, the commercial business, GBS, internal audit, tax, procurement, and IT. To design and deliver a leaner, more controlled and more cost-efficient outstation operating model for QR Group.


Global Operations Support Activities

§ Oversee the processing of non-Doha payroll including payroll preparation and security, payroll payment controls, distribution of payroll, statutory payments and numerous types of settlements
§ Oversee non-Doha procurement processing including requests for procurement and accounting compliance, handlinf of local payments, manage non-medical insurance policies and be the liaison for asset verification and station taxation with head office teams
§ Ensure compliance to group policies and provide Group Legal local level support (legal retainers, POA governance, etc)
§ Oversee management of non-Doha facilities including but not limited to lease contracts compliance and driving cost savings where possible.
§ Oversee a team supporting QR staff with their duty and staff travel requirements


Transformation & Process Harmonisation

§ Lead the design and execution of a multi-year programme to harmonise and standardise finance and back-office processes across all QR outstations (finance, accounting, payroll, procurement, vendor management, station admin).
§ Map current "as-is" processes per outstation, identify gaps, duplications and weak controls, and define a single "to-be" global process model aligned to QR Group standards.
§ Drive embedded internal controls into every redesigned process, ensuring consistency, auditability and full compliance with QR policies and IFRS.
§ Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, automate and shorten processes using technology, process automation and AI use cases.


Centralisation & In-Sourcing

§ Identify activities currently performed in outstations (or by third-party providers) that can be centralised into Doha or into the Group’s GBS / CDC delivery centres.
§ Build the business case for centralisation, covering cost, control, quality, risk and people impact.
§ Lead the rationalisation of external vendors providing outsourced finance, payroll, accounting and admin services in outstations, and where appropriate bring those activities in-house under a centralised model.
§ Define and run the transition plans (people, process, technology, knowledge transfer, hyper-care and stabilisation).


Controls, Compliance & Risk

§ Embed a robust internal controls framework in every outstation process, aligned with QR Group’s risk and audit standards.
§ Ensure full IFRS compliance and consistency of accounting treatments across all outstations.
§ Partner with Internal Audit, External Auditors, Tax and Legal to address findings, close gaps and prevent recurrence.
§ Maintain documentation, SOPs and control narratives for all redesigned processes.


People & Effectiveness Reviews

§ Assess the effectiveness and productivity of finance and back-office staff in outstations; identify skill gaps, span-of-control issues and redundancies.
§ Recommend organisational changes (re-deployment, up-skilling, role redesign, headcount rationalisation) to support the new centralised model.
§ Work closely with HR Business Partners on change management, communication and people transitions across multiple jurisdictions.


Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

§ Act as the single point of contact for outstation transformation, engaging stakeholders at Corporate (Finance, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, HR) and across the commercial business (VPs, Ground Services, Cargo, Sales).
§ Influence senior leaders and country teams to adopt standardised processes, often in environments where local autonomy and legacy practices are deeply rooted.
§ Build a strong partnering mindset across the organisation to move initiatives over the line.


Technology & AI Enablement

§ Partner with IT and the Oracle Fusion / ERP transformation team to ensure outstation processes are designed to leverage the Group’s target technology stack.
§ Identify, pilot and scale AI, process automation, analytics and self-service use cases to streamline outstation processes.


Management & Leadership

§ Lead a matrixed workstream across regions.
§ Set clear KPIs, milestones and benefits-realisation targets; report progress to the VP of GBS Finance Services.

Foster a culture of accountability, evidence-based decision making, and continuous improvement


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.

Qualification

About you

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience
  • Recognised professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
  • Extensive relevant post-qualification experience in finance, group controllership, controls, or finance transformation.
  • Proven track record leading consolidation and reporting for a multi-entity group.
  • Hands-on experience integrating acquisitions and standardising processes across multiple countries (ERP implementations, new tax set-ups, intercompany frameworks, winding-down of legacy operations).
  • Demonstrable experience driving real centralisation / shared services / GBS migrations and rationalisation of outsourced vendors.
  • Strong IFRS knowledge applied in a complex group environment.
  • Experience interfacing with external auditors, PE / Lender stakeholders and Boards on monthly and annual reporting.
  • Experience in the aviation, travel or asset-heavy global services industry, ideally with exposure to ground services, cargo or airline station operations.
  • Exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud / Oracle EBS / SAP and advanced reporting/consolidation tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to deconstruct complex outstation processes and rebuild them in a simpler, controlled, scalable way.
  • Deep knowledge of internal controls and business processes (finance, accounting, payroll, procurement, station admin, ground services support).
  • Proven ability to streamline processes through technology, including practical experience with automation and AI use cases.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at Corporate and field level.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), executive presence and a true partnering mindset.
  • Comfortable operating across cultures, time zones and regulatory environments.
  • Project / Programme management discipline – able to plan, execute and report progress against tight milestones.


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

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Title: Outstation Finance Transformation & Operations Manager

Company: Qatar Airways

Location: Doha

 

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